Articles Tagged with ''President Donald Trump''

Newly imposed tariffs on imports from the current White House administration have prompted questions regarding the pricing impact they might bring upon the manufacturing industries.

President Donald Trump’s broad-based immigration enforcement using multiple government agencies has scrutinized employers more; more worksite inspections, I-9 examinations, audits, targeted investigations, and severe penalties for non-compliance. 

Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney analyzes the effects of the new Trump-era tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, warning contractors about rising material costs. He also discusses the labor shortage caused by stricter immigration policies.

The Trump administration’s policy shifts present both challenges and opportunities for the construction industry.

An early evening announcement leaves American industry scrambling to adjust.

President Trump announced a one-month pause on tariffs against Mexican imports after speaking with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum; tariffs on all imports from Canada and China remain in place and are set to take effect Feb. 4. The tariffs still can affect costs in roofing and construction.

OSHA has issued a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction workers, which is set to take effect on Jan. 13. The ruling is aimed to improve workers’ safety from hazardous conditions, writes Kristin Fletcher in a piece for SHRM.