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Trump tariffs could make investors pause funding for major schemes, experts warn

By 2025-04-04T11:52:00

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But construction prices could also ease as overseas exporters dump products in the UK to avoid US barriers

UK construction experts have given a mixed reaction to Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs, with some warning investors might pause funding for big schemes and others suggesting it could lead to lower material prices.

The US president announced a raft of worldwide tariffs on Wednesday, including a baseline 10% tax on all imports into the country which will come into effect tomorrow in what economists have described as a watershed moment in global trade.

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