YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Contractors across the region report a strong backlog of construction work, driven by major public and private projects like the $800 million Kimberly-Clark facility and new school buildings. But uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy is casting a shadow on future investment, as economists warn of long-term disruptions to trade and hiring.

Contractors Expect Their Crews to be Busy Over Next Several Years
Economists Weigh in on Domestic, Global Impact of Tariffs
Proposal Calls for Building an Event Center in Downtown Youngstown