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US home construction hit by 50% tariffs on Canadian wood

A 50% tariff on Canadian wood and related supplies is affecting new home construction in Connecticut. The headline indicates increased construction costs and disruption to housing supply.

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Higher material costs can worsen housing affordability and delay residential construction.

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  1. CT new home construction impacted by 50% tariffs on Canadian wood, supplies ↗nhpr.org · Recorded source date: Sep 13, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC

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