SAN ANTONIO — A decline in construction workers nationwide is being linked to tariffs and ramped-up immigration enforcement, a new report found.

According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), construction sector employment declined by 7,000 positions in August, which doesn’t reflect much change from December.

“Workforce shortages are the leading cause of construction project delays in this country,” said AGC spokesman Brian Turmail.

Turmail noted tariffs and frequent activity from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are among the most prominent factors fueling the shortage. A recent AGC survey found 28% of construction firms reported being affected either directly or indirectly by heightened ICE enforcement in the past six months.

In Texas, Turmail noted o

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