How do Trump's tariffs impact homebuilding?

This calculator will simulate estimated added costs builders face due to Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian lumber and Chinese steel and aluminum. Much of this is passed on to the consumer, who will pay more for a home that is no better quality than if the tariffs were not in place. Builders who can't pass prices on to their customers face tough decisions about how they will absorb increased costs.

Material	Quantity	Price	Cost before tariffs	Cost after tariffs
Lumber*			$	$
Steel			$	$
Aluminum			$	$

Lumber tariffs vary, but an average of 21% was used for this calculator. Averages based on Marketplace data.

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