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The Trump administration hit the ground running, with policy action expected in the areas of regulatory reform, a smaller and more efficient federal workforce, extension of the 2017 tax cuts, tariffs as revenue generators and negotiation tools, and much more. The sheer breadth of policy actions is a lot for the economy to digest.

Feb 10, 2025

Trump Policy Takes Center Stage

The Trump administration hit the ground running, with policy action expected in the areas of regulatory reform, a smaller and more efficient federal workforce, extension of the 2017 tax cuts, tariffs as revenue generators and negotiation tools, and much more. The sheer breadth of policy actions is a lot for the economy to digest.

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Framing Lumber Prices

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Housing starts data are key economic indicators that track the pace of residential construction. These monthly Census Bureau statistics typically reflect broader trends within the overall economy such as interest rates and job growth.

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