Reverse Tariffs That Added $17,500 to Every New Home

Tariffs added $17,500 per home.

A letter to your members of Congress. Facts checked June 2, 2026.

The Letter

Subject Oppose Tariffs on Building Materials That Raise Housing Costs

Tariffs on lumber, steel, and building materials added $17,500 to the cost of every new home. The housing shortage exceeds 7 million units. Making construction more expensive when supply is critically low raises rents and home prices for everyone.

Oppose tariffs on building materials and support exemptions for residential construction. The housing crisis requires more supply, not higher costs.

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I'm calling about tariffs raising housing costs.
Tariffs added $17,500 to every new home. The housing shortage is 7 million units.
Making construction more expensive when supply is critically low hurts everyone.
Oppose tariffs on building materials and support exemptions for residential construction.

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The Facts Behind the Ask

$17,500 added to every new home by tariffs on building materials (source)
7.2M affordable housing unit shortage (source)

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