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The Commerce Department is preparing to expand Section 232 copper tariffs to more downstream products.

The U.S. decision not to renew the USMCA in its current form throws North American trade into annual uncertainty. Here's what it means for contractors.

An investment by Nippon Steel is reviving U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works: tighter tolerances and higher-value steel grades will mean less waste, better formability, and more durable end products for contractors.

Sheet metal contractors hoping for relief from the recent Supreme Court-mandated tariff refunds are likely to be disappointed: Unless you are the importer of record, you will not see a direct payout or price break.

A clash over trade policy underscores a broader shift as new mills, migration, and infrastructure investment redraw the map of U.S. steel production.

Majestic Steel is investing in modular homes to leverage its steel expertise and meet surging demand for resilient, affordable housing in the rapidly growing South.

A new wave of geopolitical conflict and economic uncertainty is sending aluminum prices soaring – reshaping costs for the HVAC and sheet metal industries.

Copper prices, after soaring to historic highs, are now sliding back as economic uncertainty and cooling construction demand take hold.

With core metal tariffs untouched and refund rules unresolved, contractors face ongoing price volatility and risk – making federal project bidding as unpredictable as ever.

Granite City Works’ future secured through 2027 — but financial and community challenges loom for the site. And tariff pressures on manufacturers are mounting.