US slaps increased tariffs on Chinese goods used in construction

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

15 May 2024

The US government has announced that it is raising tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods, including on materials and machinery used in the construction industry.

The Biden-Harris administration said that the increased tariffs would affect US$18 billion worth of imported Chinese goods with the aim of “protecting American workers and businesses”.

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