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Homebuilders Resort to Desperate Measures as Tariffs Loom

Homebuilders resort to desperate measures as Trump’s tariffs loom

Changing materials, stockpiling imports among band-aids as policies take shape

The lumber roller coaster ride continues, with nearly half of manufacturers and dealers now claiming excess inventory after shortage earlier this year. (iStock)

Lumber now piling up for manufacturers

Nearly half of dealers claimed excess inventory last month

The invaluable homebuilding material has been subject to massive market volatility throughout the pandemic (Unsplash / Cristina Gottardi)

Lumber prices back on the rise

Key homebuilding material subject to massive volatility during pandemic

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