The American crane and heavy haul transport association SC&RA is opposing high import tariffs on crane equipment in a hearing. The duties not only make equipment from European manufacturers like Spierings Mobile Cranes more expensive, but also drive up project costs for US construction companies. For you as a client or crane service provider, this means: if your projects run in the USA or you export there, you must expect rising rental and purchase prices. The association argues that many specialized cranes are not manufactured in the USA and the tariffs weaken the competitiveness of the entire construction industry.
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