Impact of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on Contractor Pricing

Recorded On: 04/24/2018

On March 8, 2018, the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports.  Although the exact impact of these tariffs on the U.S. construction industry is not yet known, many contractors anticipate that the tariffs could significantly increase the cost of steel and aluminum construction materials thereby driving up the contractor's construction costs.  This webinar will address the legal and contractual issues that contractors may face as a result of price increases, including the impact of price increases on current contracts, potential legal arguments for equitable adjustments, and negotiating favorable pricing terms on future contracts.

This was the second of two Virtual Seminars on the recently announced steel and aluminum tariffs, the first session, "Tariffs - A Moving Target" was held on April 4th and economist Christopher Kuehl, walked through the latest on the steel and aluminum tariffs. 

Levi W. Barrett

Partner

Partner, Peckar & Abramson

Levi Barrett is a partner in the New York office of Peckar & Abramson, P.C. and Chair of the firm’s Contracts, Project Documentation and Risk Management practice.  He focuses his practice on construction law and counsels clients on all aspects of public and private construction contracts.  Levi works with general contractors, construction managers, owners and developers to structure and negotiate contract documents for sophisticated projects throughout the United States.  He is heavily involved with the Associated General Contractors of America, serving a three-year term on that organization’s National Construction Leadership Council Steering Committee.  Levi is a frequent speaker and author on contract negotiations, emerging project delivery methods, design-build, and delegated design.

Lori Ann Lange

Partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C., Washington, D.C.

Lori Ann Lange is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of the law firm of Peckar & Abramson, P.C., where she specializes in government contract law, bid protests, and corporate compliance counseling.  Ms. Lange represents a range of government contractors, including construction contractors, major defense contractors, informational technology contractors, and service contractors in all aspects of contracting with the federal government.

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