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Incoterms Explained: A Deep Dive into Delivery Duty Paid (DDP)

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In my most recent post to the Texas Construction Law Blog, I discussed the correlation between Incoterms and tariffs. As a refresher, Incoterms, short for International Commercial Terms, are a set of standardized trade terms...more

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What Are Tariffs, What Do They Apply To, and How Do They Impact the Construction Industry

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April 5, 2025 was a seminal day for both the construction industry and the Trump Administration. It was the day reciprocal tariffs on widely used construction materials were to go into effect. The Trump Administration’s...more

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Riding the Tariff Roller Coaster: Considerations for Construction

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“What goes up might take us upside down. Life ain’t a merry-go-round; it’s a roller coaster.” – Bon Jovi The song may not have been about international trade, but the lyrics are certainly fitting for today’s unpredictable...more

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Insurance Coverage Considerations for Tariff and Trade-Related Losses

Since President Trump took office on January 20, 2025, the administration has implemented significant changes to U.S. trade policy, including most notably with respect to tariffs. Within weeks of taking office, the White...more

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Tariffs Expected to Impact Construction Costs

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The Impact of Tariffs on Construction Costs - As construction costs continue to soar, the industry is bracing for even sharper increases in 2025. Tariffs on key materials—iron, steel, and lumber—are expected to drive up...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

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Prospective Impacts of President Trump’s Tariffs on the Real Estate Market

On March 4th, President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, the United States’ two largest trading partners.  Two days later, those tariffs were largely lifted as President Trump signed...more

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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

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Navigating US-Canada Tariff Tensions: Managing Risk in Construction Contracts

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Driven by growing housing needs, clean energy policies and a high volume of telecommunications transactions, demand for Canadian infrastructure projects have been rising. However, recently announced US tariffs on Canadian...more

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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

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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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Ripple Effects of Tariff Hikes

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As a tool of trade policy, tariffs can profoundly affect costs and supply chain dynamics within the construction sector. The construction industry is a vital part of the global economy and is often susceptible to impacts...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

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The Impact of President Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on the Construction Industry

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Trump Imposes Drastic Tariffs on Imports of Steel and Aluminum - On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing 25% tariffs on all US imports of steel and aluminum with no exceptions or...more

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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

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Suez Canal Blockage to Cause Lasting Construction Delays and Owner-Contractor Disputes

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The six-day saga of the Ever Given came to an end on the afternoon of Monday, March 29, when the 1,300-foot cargo ship was finally dislodged from the banks of the Suez Canal. However, with over 300 ships waiting for passage...more

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