Articles by Trent Cotney

Legal Impact of Tariffs on Construction

VIDEO: Tariffs, Labor and Supply Chain Issue, Oh My!

With tariffs in place against America’s three largest trading partners — and a crackdown in undocumented workers — how will the construction industry manage?
Trent Cotney
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor
Bryan Gottlieb
March 5, 2025
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Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney analyzes the effects of the new Trump-era tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, warning contractors about rising material costs. He also discusses the labor shortage caused by stricter immigration policies.


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Highlights from Trump’s First Executive Orders
Legal Insights

VIDEO: Trump’s Executive Orders

W&C Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner at Adams & Reese, shares his perspective on President Trump’s first round of executive orders.
Trent Cotney
Trent Cotney
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
February 6, 2025
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W&C contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what subcontractors need to know about the first round of executive orders signed by President Trump and the potential impact on the trades.
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