Breaking news for the building products industry: President Trump has announced plans to double steel tariffs to 50%. Whether this becomes law or not, the ripple effects are already in motion—pricing volatility, supply disruptions, and margin pressure are back on the menu.
In this special emergency episode, Dan Owens, a 35+ year veteran in the building products space—breaks down:
✅ Why domestic buyers aren’t immune
✅ How import-heavy buyers can prepare without panic
✅ What contractors, distributors, sales reps, and architects must do now to protect quotes and customer trust
✅ The playbook to lead with confidence, not chaos
FREE RESOURCE: TARIFF RESPONSE CHECKLIST & PLAYBOOK
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This playbook includes:
Don’t let one policy headline derail your year. Get ahead of it now—with a plan that works in the real world.
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