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Tariff cut welcomed, wider benefit in question

Construction boss says customs duty can be a small proportion of overall cost

Cutting import duties on construction supplies is widely appreciated – but it may not have a meaningful impact on whether or not a construction project goes ahead.

This from construction boss Alex DeCouto, who says the multiple levels of cost involved – from shipping to labour to supply chains – can make the customs duty a very small proportion of the overall cost.

All the same, local construction retailers like himself will see a reduction in up-front costs.

Gary Foster Skelton and Ra’ees Tankard met him at his warehouse for the interview above.

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