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In today’s construction climate, material costs are anything but predictable. One of the biggest hidden culprits driving up prices? Tariffs. Whether you’re importing steel, softwood lumber, or even certain fasteners, rising international trade fees can add thousands of dollars to a project — often without any warning. But there’s good news for builders looking to stabilize costs: there are framing systems that bypass most tariffs completely. CMU Block and ICF: 100% Domestic, Zero Tariff Surprise …