KOW Building Consultants

Due to escalating geopolitical tensions, evolving trade agreements, and newly imposed tariffs, construction cost uncertainty remains high across the United States. This week’s update highlights the key developments driving material prices and outlines what construction lenders, developers, and contractors should monitor next.

With the 90-day trade truce between the U.S. and China still in effect, pressure from aggressive tariffs has eased—but uncertainty remains high. While some material prices are stabilizing, underlying supply chain issues and rising labor costs continue to drive project risk.

Following major trade talks between the U.S. and China, we’re beginning to see some easing of tariff-related pressure—but uncertainty still clouds the outlook.