U.S. construction costs rose 2.7% in Q2 and 5.4% year-over-year, driven by higher lumber and copper prices, as tariffs and trade policy add uncertainty.
Copper, lumber contribute to rising construction costs
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U.S. construction costs rose 2.7% in Q2 and 5.4% year-over-year, driven by higher lumber and copper prices, as tariffs and trade policy add uncertainty.