Commodity price volatility hits homebuilders as tariffs reshape costs
By: Ken Pinto | Published: 2026-02-12 18:19:08 | Source: www.housingwire.com
Commodity price volatility – driven by slow demand and tariff fallout – has sharply increased the cost of building materials.
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The single most significant factor driving Q4 2025 commodity prices was aggressive tariff implementation:
- Steel: 50% tariffs (implemented June 2025)
- Aluminum: 50% tariffs (implemented June 2025)
- Copper: 50% tariffs on products/components (August…
