U.S. contractors buffeted by tariffs, uncertainty, immigration crackdown: AGC report

The Associated General Contractors of America report that U.S. contractors are facing challenges due to increased immigration enforcement, trade tariffs, and policy uncertainty under the Trump administration. These factors have reduced the labor pool, raised material costs, and created industry instability. The tightening of immigration policies has particularly impacted the availability of skilled workers. The trade tariffs have contributed to higher expenses for construction materials.