President Trump’s tariffs are hurting Massachusetts construction industry, lawmaker says

By Jon Keller
CBS news – WBZ
April 27, 2025
Category: Finance & Economics
Region: United States

Massachusetts Rep. Stephen Lynch is hitting out at the Trump administration, criticizing the president for his tariff war that he said is having an adverse effect on the construction industry in his district. “Tariffs on 140 countries at the same time, treating Canada the same way we treat China was a terrible mistake,” “I would have hoped for a balanced scheme. …”With the market going down, with the strength of the dollar receding, I think he’s a bit worried Treasury bills are not as desirable,” Lynch said. …”I come out of the construction industry, so we’ve got a bunch of projects in my district that are ready to go. The community’s on board, and yet the developers are afraid to put a shovel in the ground. “Is it going to cost 25% more with the tariffs on Canada, all of our lumber, steel, aluminum, aggregate concrete, all of that?

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