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With talks of new tariffs and trade deals on the horizon, roofing must adapt to rising material prices and supply chain challenges. Stay informed with our latest analysis.

Amidst the economic insecurity and price increases created by on-again, off-again tariffs, ATAS International is reaffirming its commitment to sourcing aluminum and steel from domestic partners.

Aluminum and steel tariffs doubled on June 4, spiking prices 54% and straining construction budgets. Contractors face rising costs, labor shortages and shrinking margins amid the most aggressive trade stance in decades.

Rising steel and aluminum costs, driven by tariffs and global shifts, are shaking up U.S. construction — especially roofing. Contractors face tough choices: absorb costs, pass them on, or rethink materials.

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.

Town & Country Industries, a division of ABC Supply Co., acquired the assets of Mobile-based Aluminum Products Wholesale LLC.

JW Aluminum, a South Carolina-based flat-rolled aluminum producer, achieved Aluminum Stewardship Initiative Performance Standard Certification for its entire operations, being the first U.S. continuous cast rolling operation to do so.

Westlake Royal Building Products added two new colors to its Cedar Renditions aluminum siding: Burntwood, a unique stained woodgrain, and Blonde Oak, a multi-tonal premium woodgrain. 

Malco Products has been honored with the 2023 Pro Tool Innovation Awards for its innovative Andy Aluminum Handled Offset Left Snips and Adjustable Siding Gauge, designed to enhance efficiency and performance in the building construction trades.