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Materials prices have increased due to tariffs.

Economic Indicators

Profits Under Pressure As Trump Tariffs See Material Costs Climb

Steel prices rise 4%, softwood increased nearly 3% as tariff impacts begin to appear in the numbers

March 18, 2025

Rising construction costs in early 2025 were fueled by a rush to buy materials before new tariffs took effect, giving domestic producers more pricing power, the Associated Builders and Contractors trade group reports.

Roofing Day with NRCA: Attend and Advocate

VIDEO: Roofing Day 2025 Preview

Roofing industry stakeholders head back to Capitol Hill at a time of rapid change.

Art Aisner

Jill Bloom

March 11, 2025

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NRCA CEO McKay Daniels previews the issues and opportunities roofing contractors and others will discuss during industry’s annual fly-in event at the nation’s capital April 8-9.

Legal Insights with Trent Cotney

VIDEO: Tariffs, Labor and Supply Chain Issue, Oh My!

With tariffs in place against America’s three largest trading partners — and a crackdown in undocumented workers — how will the roofing and broader construction industry manage?

March 5, 2025

In this latest "Best of Success" podcast, Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney analyzes the effects of the new Trump-era tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, warning roofing contractors about rising material costs. He also discusses the labor shortage caused by stricter immigration policies.

Opening Salvo

No Last-Minute Reprieve as 25% Levies Take Effect

Despite previous reprieve, Trump stands good on promise; economic outlook murky

Bryan Gottlieb

March 4, 2025

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President Trump made good on his promise to enact 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% additional tariff on Chinese goods effective March 5, shaking markets and raising costs for industries. Some roofing contractors and distributors are already adjusting prices.

President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 10 a 25% across-the-board tariff on all imported steel and aluminum.

News Analysis

How Will Trump’s Metal Import Tariffs Impact Roofing?

An early evening announcement leaves American industry scrambling to adjust

Bryan Gottlieb

February 11, 2025

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President Trump’s announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have fueled talk of economic uncertainty, disruption of supply chains and an escalation of global trade tensions.

Roofing Trends in 2025

Trent Cotney dives into the overarching trends and policies that will affect roofing contractors in 2025.

Trent Cotney

February 10, 2025

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Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, LLP, dives into the overarching trends and policies that will affect roofing contractors in 2025.

Highlights from Trump's First Executive Orders

VIDEO: Trump’s Executive Orders and Roofing

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, provides some perspective on the first round of President Trump’s executive orders.

February 4, 2025

Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the first round of executive orders signed by President Trump and the potential impact on roofing.