Tariffs Put Jobs at Risk ,Won’t Be a Boost to the Economy

Tariffs put jobs at risk ,won’t be a boost to the economy

In recent years, the United States has revived tariffs—taxes on imported goods—to protect domestic industries and create jobs. The idea sounds simple: make foreign products more expensive so Americans buy more local ones. But in reality, tariffs function as a…

Burman: Tariffs, delays hit LI construction jobs and confidence

Long Island loses 3,000+ construction jobs amid tariffs, delays, and weak capital markets. Industry confidence dips, but recovery could be near.

Poll: 65% of Contractors Supported China Tariffs – Construction Forum

From Equipment: World: A recent website poll from Equipment World found that a majority of contractors support President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, which reached as high at 145%. Just over 65% of contractors said they supported the more than 100% tariffs on China; 30% were opposed, and 4.6% were unsure. The poll received 263 responses. The majority of these responses were recorded prior to the May 12 announcement that the Trump administrat…

The Truth About Tariffs

'Tariffs discourage increased competition, so naturally, prices will rise.'