When we talk about new tariffs and how they may affect us in our daily lives, we must consider various factors that may be affected in some way. If we can quickly and easily identify possible factors by performing this simple exercise, then there is a possibility that the new tariffs could affect us directly or indirectly.

If we focus solely on the construction sector and perform the same exercise, we can identify the following factors:

Raw materials: Tariffs can cause the prices of imported materials used by construction companies in Florida to increase, which in turn makes construction or remodeling more expensive.

The raw materials most likely to be affected by tariffs are lumber, aluminum, and steel.

Difficulty in construction: The cost increase of imported materials can cause the final cost of a remodeling or construction project to be very high for the homeowner.

Market impact: the increase in imported raw materials can slow down the market by reducing the number of construction projects currently active.

The NAHB estimated that $14 billion in raw materials were used to build homes in the United States in 2024. The new tariffs could increase the cost of raw materials by more than $3 billion (CNN, 2025).

What measures can homeowners take based on this new reality?

It's too early to make a final judgment on tariffs, but hiring construction companies that work with 100% U.S.-made raw materials can definitely bring relief to the consumer's budget for a new home or remodeling project.

Bibliographic reference: CNN (2025). Home builder on how much tariffs could drive up prices. Link