HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO) — The potential impacts of tariffs is leading to uncertainty for many industries in the U.S.—and that includes commercial and residential buildings.

The materials needed to build new houses and stores come from all over the globe but added tariffs mean higher costs to get those products here.

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“Canada, we get over 80% of our softwood to build the houses in our market. And to have that not get any more tariffs than there currently are is good news. But, not so good news for appliances. Aluminum, copper, things that we’re getting overseas,” said Russ Pies, the market sales manager for Builders FirstSource.

Pies says that although many are hesitant to build right now, he doesn’t see the prices getting better.

“The longer you wait the more it’s going to cost. So, and just with inflation and normal increases in prices, that’s the way it’s going to go,” said Pies.

Not only does Pies work closely with building companies, but he also sits on the Home Builders Association’s board of directors. In that position, he’s able to speak with people who have the power to change those tariffs.

“So, NAHB lobbies our lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and we go, our local HBA goes there to represent us the beginning of June every year. And so, we will definitely go to Washington and let them know how these tariffs can affect, negatively affect, growth in our industry. And let them know that, hey, if you’re going to have a strong economy, you gotta have a strong housing economy. And we’ve got to get people in homes and and keep funding the American dream,” said Pies.