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Construction Halted: Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Infrastructure Projects

Post author By Lucas J. Parker
Post date March 6, 2026
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Tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper are driving up costs, delaying infrastructure projects, and threatening growth across key sectors of the American economy.

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SPPI Job Index: Dark Clouds Are Gathering

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date October 21, 2022
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Today’s fresh employment numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics are concerning.

Tags Department of Labor, Economic Growth, Economics, Job Growth, Labor Statistics