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Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Planning for Construction Costs in the Face of Tariff Uncertainty

The “reciprocal” tariffs announced on April 2nd, 2025, by the Trump administration to address what Trump declared a "large and persistent U.S. trade deficit," were one of the largest shocks to the international trade industry...more

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EGC's Global Sustainability Series: Mexico, an Interview with Luigi Pontones Brito

Sustainability in México - Environmental General Counsel (“EGC”) continues its Global Sustainability Series with a focus on Mexico. EGC Founder and Principal Catherine W. Johnson recently interviewed Luigi Pontones Brito,...more

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Important Update on Tariffs and Their Impact on the Construction Industry

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President Trump recently announced new and increased tariffs affecting key construction materials. The on-again, off-again nature of the Trump Administration’s tariff measures are contributing to the economic uncertainty in...more

Baker Donelson

Protecting Against the Impact of 2025 Tariffs on Construction Costs

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The 25 Percent Tariff on Canadian and Mexican Products - On March 3, 2025, the Trump administration announced that the United States would proceed with its anticipated plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on products imported...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Impact of Steel Tariffs on the Construction Industry

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The 2025 steel and aluminum tariffs are already reshaping cost structures in the construction sector, adding financial pressures to an industry that had hoped for more stability this year. On March 4, 2025, the U.S. imposed a...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Construction Supply Chain Could Feel the Impacts of Canada and Mexico, Aluminum and Steel Tariffs

On Feb. 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico — including aluminum and steel — would be imposed at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2025. The administration later agreed to...more

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Recycled Steel and Aluminum Not Included in President Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

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President Trump’s recent executive order imposing tariffs on US imports of steel and aluminum led to many questions of the full scope of materials subject to the 25% import tariff. A recent analysis by the Recycled Materials...more

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Tariffs and the Construction Industry

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On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump announced his intention to impose 25% tariffs on imports of all steel and aluminum, two materials found in nearly every construction project. These tariffs are set to take effect...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Impact of Tariffs on Construction Costs

President Trump’s prospective assessment of 25% tariffs on certain materials coming from Canada and Mexico, and prospective 10% tariffs on certain material from China, may increase contractor costs in fulfillment of...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Impact of Anticipated Trump Administration Tariffs on Infrastructure Projects

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On Nov. 25, 2024, then-President-Elect Donald Trump announced via social media his intention to impose 25 percent tariffs on materials provided by Mexico and Canada, as well as an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Practical Considerations for Navigating Tariff Risk on Construction Projects

As the second Trump administration begins next week, developers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers are evaluating the extent of the construction industry’s international ties – and contractual exposure to potential...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2025 - Your workplace law recap for 2024 and predictions for 2025 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more

Hogan Lovells

Reforma al Reglamento de Construcciones para el Distrito Federal

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El pasado 8 de mayo de 2024 se publicó en la Gaceta Oficial de la Ciudad de México, el Decreto por el que se reforma el Reglamento de Construcciones para el Distrito Federal. Esto para homologar las modificaciones...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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Emisión de Guía Técnica como auxiliar en el proceso de obtención del Dictamen de Impacto Urbano y Autorización de Impacto...

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El pasado 27 de febrero del 2023 se publicó en la Gaceta Oficial de la Ciudad de México la emisión de la “Guía Técnica para la elaboración de los estudios para el Dictamen de Impacto Urbano y Autorización de Impacto...more

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Reformas al artículo 15 Bis del Reglamento de la Ley de Desarrollo Urbano del Distrito Federal

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Los pasados 27 de julio y 2 de septiembre de 2022 se publicaron en la Gaceta Oficial de la Ciudad de México, los Decretos por los que se emite el Listado de Giros Mercantiles que podrán tramitar el Certificado de Uso del...more

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Mexico to Add Construction, Mining, and Transportation Equipment Manufacturing to COVID-19 Essential Business List, with...

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Mexico’s General Health Council (CSG) will add the following industries to the list of essential businesses effective June 1, 2020: - Construction; - Mining; and - Manufacturing of transportation equipment, including...more

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Mexico Resumes Economic Activities: Additional Guidance as Operations Restart

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As expected, the transportation manufacturing industry (which includes automotive and aerospace), along with the mining and constructions industries, have been characterized as essential and will be allowed to restart...more

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Earthquake Experts Urge Acceleration of California Retrofitting Requirements

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On September 19, 1985, more than 5,000 people in and around Mexico City lost their lives when the 8.0 magnitude Michoacán earthquake collapsed 412 buildings and seriously damaged several thousand more. Many of the buildings...more

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The Worst Kept Secret: Trump Announces Intention to Renegotiate NAFTA

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On May 18, 2017, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer announced the Trump Administration’s intention to initiate negotiations with Canada and Mexico regarding the “modernization” of the North...more

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Open for Business: Who's Investing in Latin America

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Latin America is open for business and the world is taking notice. Foley Partner Jeffery Atkin outlines which countries are actively taking on development projects in Latin America and how the culture is affecting the way...more

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