The very people that this administration is attacking and causing to be fearful of going to the work site make up about 25% of the construction workforce and one third of the craftsmen. I want to move to the topic of tariffs as well. The center for Economic Progress estimates that tariff induced building costs will lead to 450,000 fewer homes being built over the next five years. The national association of Homebuilders have been outspoken against President Trump's tariff policies. Mr. Hughes, also, what measures are homebuilders having to take to respond to responding to rising material costs associated with tariffs? (03:32–03:42)
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Asserts that tariffs could result in 450,000 fewer homes being built in the next five years.
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