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13-06-2025
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Welded Steel Tubes Market Size is Projected to reach US$ 274.25 billion by 2031
NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the global welded steel tubes market is observing healthy growth owing to the growing demand for these tubes in the construction and automotive sectors worldwide. The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. The growth of the automotive industry has been notable, particularly in major countries such as the US, China, Germany, India, and Japan. The increasing sales and production of automotive vehicles worldwide is a major driving factor for the welded steel tubes market. To explore the valuable insights in the Welded Steel Tubes Market report, you can easily download a sample PDF of the report - Overview of Report Findings Market Size: The welded steel tubes market size is projected to reach US$ 274.25 billion by 2031 from US$ 191.23 billion in 2024. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.6% during 2025–2031. Welded steel pipes are hollow cylinders formed by welding metal strips or sheets together. These pipes are manufactured using various processes, such as electric resistance welding (ERW), which involves heating the edges of a steel strip and pressing them together to form a tube. Welded steel pipes have diverse applications due to their strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Steel has high tensile and mechanical strength, making it ideal for structurally demanding applications. Stainless steel or galvanized pipes are corrosion-resistant, making them suitable for harsh environments including chemical plants, water treatment plants, and outdoor infrastructure. Growing Investment in Construction Industry Worldwide: The construction industry is growing rapidly in several countries around the world, with increasing government investment and an increase in demand for various construction sector projects. Countries such as the United States, China, Mexico, Brazil, and India are home to the largest construction companies in the world. According to the insights from Association of General Contractors of America (AGC), the US construction sector is growing with an investment of US$ 1400 billion annually. In construction, welded steel pipes are used in plumbing, heating, cooling, and fire sprinkler systems. They are corrosion-resistant, durable, high strength, and can withstand high pressures and temperatures. Welded steel pipes are also utilized in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other large construction infrastructure projects. They provide strong, load-bearing elements in structural frames, roofs, walls, and floors. The construction industry is growing rapidly in the long term thanks to increasing government investment in infrastructure development. For example, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act approved US$ 1.2 trillion in funding in the United States, and the EU Infrastructure Development Fund approved US$ 828.8 billion in Europe. Steel tubes are commonly used as columns and beams in commercial infrastructure and industrial buildings. High strength welded steel offers greater strength and the ability to withstand both compression and tension, making it ideal for vertical and horizontal loading applications. Growing Importance of Welded Steel Tubes in Oil & Gas Industry: The oil and gas industry depend heavily on welded steel pipes due to their high tensile strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, that are critical in the challenging environments of oil exploration, production, and transportation. Welded steel pipes are used to construct pipelines which transport crude oil, natural gas, and other liquids over long distances. Steel pipes' resistance to high pressures makes them ideal for these applications. They can withstand the extreme pressures and environmental conditions found in both onshore and subsea pipelines. There is increasing investment in the construction and expansion of oil and gas pipelines around the world. For example, in January 2025, the government of Alberta, Canada, partnered with Enbridge Inc., a U.S.-based pipeline company, to expand the province's oil and gas pipeline capacity. The Alberta government exports more than 4.3 million barrels per day mb/d of crude oil to the U.S. Additionally, in July 2024, Enbridge Inc., a Canadian energy supply company, planned to invest $700 million in Mexico to build new crude oil and natural gas pipelines. The pipeline, called the Canyon Oil Pipeline System, will have a capacity of 0.2 million barrels per day. Welded steel pipes play a vital role in the oil and gas industry, particularly in the construction of pipelines that transport crude oil, natural gas, and other liquids over long distances. These pipes must withstand high internal pressures, mechanical stresses, and corrosive environments. Welded pipes made of high-quality carbon or alloy steel are designed to effectively meet these demanding requirements. Geographical Insights: In 2024, Asia Pacific led the market with a substantial revenue share, followed by Europe and North America, respectively. Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period as well. For Detailed Welded Steel Tubes Market Insights, Visit: Market Segmentation Based on steel grade, the welded steel tubes market is segmented into carbon base grades, boron grades, alloy grades, HSLA, AHSS, and others. The carbon base grades segment held the largest market share in 2024. By application, the market is divided into exhaust, automotive, appliances, medical devices, HVAC, burner, conveyor belts, and others. The automotive segment held the largest share of the market in 2024. Based on type, the market is divided into LSAW, SSAW, and ERW. The ERW segment held the largest share of the market in 2024. Based on coating type, the market is divided into clear coat and non-coated. The non-coated held a larger share of the market in 2024. Stay Updated on The Latest Welded Steel Tubes Market Trends: Competitive Strategy and Development Key Players: Major companies operating in the welded steel tubes market include COREMARK Metals; Phillips Tube Group; ArcelorMittal; Markin Tubing; Pennsylvania Steel Company, Inc.; Hofmann Industries, Inc; AMETEK Inc.; Infra-Metals Co.; Vest LLC; and RathGibsonn. Trending Topics: Precision ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) tubes, Structural hollow sections, Stainless steel welded tubes, Green steel production, etc. Global Headlines on Welded Steel Tubes Market ArcelorMittal Acquired 28.4% Equity Share in Vallourec Pennsylvania Steel Company Inc Acquired Besco Steel Supply ArcelorMittal Launched Low Carbon Welded Steel Tubes Regional And Country Details: Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share in 2023, owing to the increasing demand for welded steel tubes in the growing construction sector. The Asia Pacific construction sector was valued at US$ 4.4 trillion in 2023, representing 46% of the global construction sector output. The construction sector in Asia Pacific is driven by the increasing private and public sector investments in infrastructure developments. Due to their high load-bearing capacity, welded steel tubes are widely used in building frameworks, including columns, beams, and trusses. Welded steel tubes are used in the construction of bridges, road barriers, and other infrastructure, resisting stress and environmental factors. Further, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the infrastructure development sector investment in Asia Pacific will reach US$ 1.7 trillion per year by 2030. The North America welded steel tubes market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. In terms of revenue, in 2023, the US held the largest share of the market. Construction is one of the exponentially growing industries in North America. Government bodies in the US, Canada, and Mexico are investing substantially in developing residential and non-residential infrastructures, including housing units, airports, hospitals, hotels, office buildings, and universities. According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data by the US Census Bureau, national total construction spending increased by 4.6% in September 2024 on a year-on-year basis compared to September 2023. With the burgeoning number of infrastructural projects, the demand for welded steel pipes used in engineering fields, such as building structures, steel frames, and supports, is also growing. Europe's welded steel tube market is growing at a moderate pace owing to the increasing investment in the construction sector with government initiatives and funding. In the European Union, under the Cohesion Policy, the construction sector investments are likely to reach almost US$ 80.54 billion during 2021–2027. These investments are targeted to improve energy efficiency and construction sector growth. The construction sector was responsible for 9% of the European Union's GDP in 2023. According to the European Commission, the total investment in the construction sector reached US$ 1,760.54 billion in 2023 and is growing at a rapid pace. Countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile are making significant investments in infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and urban development. The oil and gas sector, particularly in countries such as Brazil, Peru, and Chile, also plays a vital role in fueling welded steel tube market growth. Governments of countries in South America are investing heavily in infrastructure projects to enhance transportation networks, including roads, railways, bridges, and ports. Large-scale public projects also include energy production (especially renewable energy) and water treatment facilities, which drive the demand for welded steel tubes. Purchase Premium Copy of Global Welded Steel Tubes Market Size and Growth Report (2021-2031) at: Trending Related Reports: About Us: The Insight Partners is a one stop industry research provider of actionable intelligence. We help our clients in getting solutions to their research requirements through our syndicated and consulting research services. We specialize in industries such as Semiconductor and Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Biotechnology, Healthcare IT, Manufacturing and Construction, Medical Device, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Chemicals and Materials. Contact Us: If you have any queries about this report or if you would like further information, please contact us: Contact Person: Ankit MathurE-mail: Phone: +1-646-491-9876 Press Release: Logo: View original content: SOURCE The Insight Partners
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13-06-2025
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Welded Steel Tubes Market Size is Projected to reach US$ 274.25 billion by 2031
NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the global welded steel tubes market is observing healthy growth owing to the growing demand for these tubes in the construction and automotive sectors worldwide. The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. The growth of the automotive industry has been notable, particularly in major countries such as the US, China, Germany, India, and Japan. The increasing sales and production of automotive vehicles worldwide is a major driving factor for the welded steel tubes market. To explore the valuable insights in the Welded Steel Tubes Market report, you can easily download a sample PDF of the report - Overview of Report Findings Market Size: The welded steel tubes market size is projected to reach US$ 274.25 billion by 2031 from US$ 191.23 billion in 2024. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.6% during 2025–2031. Welded steel pipes are hollow cylinders formed by welding metal strips or sheets together. These pipes are manufactured using various processes, such as electric resistance welding (ERW), which involves heating the edges of a steel strip and pressing them together to form a tube. Welded steel pipes have diverse applications due to their strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Steel has high tensile and mechanical strength, making it ideal for structurally demanding applications. Stainless steel or galvanized pipes are corrosion-resistant, making them suitable for harsh environments including chemical plants, water treatment plants, and outdoor infrastructure. Growing Investment in Construction Industry Worldwide: The construction industry is growing rapidly in several countries around the world, with increasing government investment and an increase in demand for various construction sector projects. Countries such as the United States, China, Mexico, Brazil, and India are home to the largest construction companies in the world. According to the insights from Association of General Contractors of America (AGC), the US construction sector is growing with an investment of US$ 1400 billion annually. In construction, welded steel pipes are used in plumbing, heating, cooling, and fire sprinkler systems. They are corrosion-resistant, durable, high strength, and can withstand high pressures and temperatures. Welded steel pipes are also utilized in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other large construction infrastructure projects. They provide strong, load-bearing elements in structural frames, roofs, walls, and floors. The construction industry is growing rapidly in the long term thanks to increasing government investment in infrastructure development. For example, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act approved US$ 1.2 trillion in funding in the United States, and the EU Infrastructure Development Fund approved US$ 828.8 billion in Europe. Steel tubes are commonly used as columns and beams in commercial infrastructure and industrial buildings. High strength welded steel offers greater strength and the ability to withstand both compression and tension, making it ideal for vertical and horizontal loading applications. Growing Importance of Welded Steel Tubes in Oil & Gas Industry: The oil and gas industry depend heavily on welded steel pipes due to their high tensile strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, that are critical in the challenging environments of oil exploration, production, and transportation. Welded steel pipes are used to construct pipelines which transport crude oil, natural gas, and other liquids over long distances. Steel pipes' resistance to high pressures makes them ideal for these applications. They can withstand the extreme pressures and environmental conditions found in both onshore and subsea pipelines. There is increasing investment in the construction and expansion of oil and gas pipelines around the world. For example, in January 2025, the government of Alberta, Canada, partnered with Enbridge Inc., a U.S.-based pipeline company, to expand the province's oil and gas pipeline capacity. The Alberta government exports more than 4.3 million barrels per day mb/d of crude oil to the U.S. Additionally, in July 2024, Enbridge Inc., a Canadian energy supply company, planned to invest $700 million in Mexico to build new crude oil and natural gas pipelines. The pipeline, called the Canyon Oil Pipeline System, will have a capacity of 0.2 million barrels per day. Welded steel pipes play a vital role in the oil and gas industry, particularly in the construction of pipelines that transport crude oil, natural gas, and other liquids over long distances. These pipes must withstand high internal pressures, mechanical stresses, and corrosive environments. Welded pipes made of high-quality carbon or alloy steel are designed to effectively meet these demanding requirements. Geographical Insights: In 2024, Asia Pacific led the market with a substantial revenue share, followed by Europe and North America, respectively. Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period as well. For Detailed Welded Steel Tubes Market Insights, Visit: Market Segmentation Based on steel grade, the welded steel tubes market is segmented into carbon base grades, boron grades, alloy grades, HSLA, AHSS, and others. The carbon base grades segment held the largest market share in 2024. By application, the market is divided into exhaust, automotive, appliances, medical devices, HVAC, burner, conveyor belts, and others. The automotive segment held the largest share of the market in 2024. Based on type, the market is divided into LSAW, SSAW, and ERW. The ERW segment held the largest share of the market in 2024. Based on coating type, the market is divided into clear coat and non-coated. The non-coated held a larger share of the market in 2024. Stay Updated on The Latest Welded Steel Tubes Market Trends: Competitive Strategy and Development Key Players: Major companies operating in the welded steel tubes market include COREMARK Metals; Phillips Tube Group; ArcelorMittal; Markin Tubing; Pennsylvania Steel Company, Inc.; Hofmann Industries, Inc; AMETEK Inc.; Infra-Metals Co.; Vest LLC; and RathGibsonn. Trending Topics: Precision ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) tubes, Structural hollow sections, Stainless steel welded tubes, Green steel production, etc. Global Headlines on Welded Steel Tubes Market ArcelorMittal Acquired 28.4% Equity Share in Vallourec Pennsylvania Steel Company Inc Acquired Besco Steel Supply ArcelorMittal Launched Low Carbon Welded Steel Tubes Regional And Country Details: Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share in 2023, owing to the increasing demand for welded steel tubes in the growing construction sector. The Asia Pacific construction sector was valued at US$ 4.4 trillion in 2023, representing 46% of the global construction sector output. The construction sector in Asia Pacific is driven by the increasing private and public sector investments in infrastructure developments. Due to their high load-bearing capacity, welded steel tubes are widely used in building frameworks, including columns, beams, and trusses. Welded steel tubes are used in the construction of bridges, road barriers, and other infrastructure, resisting stress and environmental factors. Further, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the infrastructure development sector investment in Asia Pacific will reach US$ 1.7 trillion per year by 2030. The North America welded steel tubes market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. In terms of revenue, in 2023, the US held the largest share of the market. Construction is one of the exponentially growing industries in North America. Government bodies in the US, Canada, and Mexico are investing substantially in developing residential and non-residential infrastructures, including housing units, airports, hospitals, hotels, office buildings, and universities. According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data by the US Census Bureau, national total construction spending increased by 4.6% in September 2024 on a year-on-year basis compared to September 2023. With the burgeoning number of infrastructural projects, the demand for welded steel pipes used in engineering fields, such as building structures, steel frames, and supports, is also growing. Europe's welded steel tube market is growing at a moderate pace owing to the increasing investment in the construction sector with government initiatives and funding. In the European Union, under the Cohesion Policy, the construction sector investments are likely to reach almost US$ 80.54 billion during 2021–2027. These investments are targeted to improve energy efficiency and construction sector growth. The construction sector was responsible for 9% of the European Union's GDP in 2023. According to the European Commission, the total investment in the construction sector reached US$ 1,760.54 billion in 2023 and is growing at a rapid pace. Countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile are making significant investments in infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and urban development. The oil and gas sector, particularly in countries such as Brazil, Peru, and Chile, also plays a vital role in fueling welded steel tube market growth. Governments of countries in South America are investing heavily in infrastructure projects to enhance transportation networks, including roads, railways, bridges, and ports. Large-scale public projects also include energy production (especially renewable energy) and water treatment facilities, which drive the demand for welded steel tubes. Purchase Premium Copy of Global Welded Steel Tubes Market Size and Growth Report (2021-2031) at: Trending Related Reports: About Us: The Insight Partners is a one stop industry research provider of actionable intelligence. We help our clients in getting solutions to their research requirements through our syndicated and consulting research services. We specialize in industries such as Semiconductor and Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Biotechnology, Healthcare IT, Manufacturing and Construction, Medical Device, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Chemicals and Materials. 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12-05-2025
- Automotive
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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program funding freeze will exacerbate charging deserts, analysts say
The Trump administration's attempt to withhold funding allocated through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program will intensify the division between the charging haves and have-nots. President Donald Trump's targeting of the program's funds, the subject of a lawsuit filed this week, demonstrates the president's commitment to reducing government support for an EV transition. The program is small compared to the charging infrastructure network being developed by private companies such as Tesla and ChargePoint and with site hosts such as Walmart, Circle K and Pilot. There are now 75 National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program-funded sites open with 395 ports, making up roughly 0.7 percent of the total number of public DC fast charging stations in the U.S., according to Paren, an EV charging analytics firm. The Federal Highway Administration has been steadily approving state plans — as of Feb. 6, the agency was obligated to pay $3.27 billion of the $5 billion for states' approved plans through 2025. Sign up for the weekly Automotive News Mobility Report newsletter for the latest developments at the intersection of transportation and technology. The infrastructure program was designed to solve a pressing problem — private industry has been unable or unwilling to build chargers in areas without significant EV adoption. If the Trump administration succeeds in pulling back the funds, a transition from combustion engine autos to EVs will take longer. 'What it's leading to is a charger utilization divide,' said Loren McDonald, chief analyst at Paren. 'The rich are going to get richer and the poor are going to get poorer, meaning that we're going to see more and more stations being built in Miami and Atlanta and Los Angeles and San Francisco and Austin and New York and Boston — not so much in Bismarck, N.D.' Congress appropriated $5 billion over five years for the EV infrastructure program through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The program was designed to prioritize infrastructure along highways, padding the already developing charging landscape in urban areas and in states with significant EV adoption. The intent was 'not to build a lot of stations but to be very strategic about where they were,' said McDonald. States were required to submit plans for how they intended to use the money allocated by Congress, and then they could access the funds. On Trump's first day in office, he signed a flurry of executive orders, including 'Unleashing American Energy,' which targeted measures perceived to enforce an 'electric vehicle mandate.' The order said that 'all agencies shall immediately pause the disbursement of funds appropriated' through the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 'including but not limited to funds for electric vehicle charging stations made available through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program.' Then, on Feb. 6, the Federal Highway Administration said in a letter to states that it would rescind the EV infrastructure program guidance and suspend past and future approvals of state plans using the Biden-era guidance. Now, states are suing. 'The President directed agencies to withhold congressionally appropriated funds, including NEVI Formula Program funds, as a tool to terminate programs the President dislikes,' the complaint says. 'Agencies have no authority to rescind or revise statutes, or to withhold funds duly appropriated by Congress based on the President's disagreement with the policies and priorities of Congress.' Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin filed suit against the U.S. Department of Transportation, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, the Federal Highway Administration and the acting administrator of the Federal Highway Administration Gloria Shepherd on May 7. The states cite several real-world consequences of the administration's orders to withhold funding. An awardee in California, for example, has requested to withdraw its project because of the Federal Highway Administration letter, the suit alleges. The state also reported that site hosts for charging stations decided not to enter agreements after learning that the highway administration was withholding the funds. 'The withholding of NEVI Formula Program funds threatens the successful execution of grant agreements with the awardees of California's second solicitation and will likely result in potential applicants declining to participate in the third solicitation at all,' the suit says. States are not the only entities slated to be impacted if the administration succeeds. After all, National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program funds were intended to encourage EV adoption and soothe range anxiety for parts of the country currently underserved by charging companies. 'If you're going to interfere with and interrupt the uptake and adoption of electric vehicles, getting rid of stimulated charging infrastructure in remote areas is a very good way to do it,' said Conrad Layson, senior alternative propulsion analyst at AutoForecast Solutions. Have an opinion about this story? Tell us about it and we may publish it in print. Click here to submit a letter to the editor.
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07-05-2025
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For communities relying on federal funds, things changing ‘every 5 minutes'
SPRINGFIELD — The city will reapply for state money to rebuild West Street on the Springfield approach to the North End Bridge over the Connecticut River. The city hopes to replace $4 million in federal money that was to have gone to the street improvement, part of a $20 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that's been scrapped, said Christopher M. Cignoli, public works director. Cignoli said he feels confident not only in the state money but in continued federal support for such basic transportation projects as roads, bridges and culverts. He bases this on experience with the earlier Trump administration as well as faith in the state through whose hands much federal transportation money flows. But he was at the UMass Henry M. Thomas III Center at Tower Square for hours Wednesday along with heads of other city departments and leaders in other municipalities, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and heads of not-for-profits hoping to find out the future of federal funding for the Pioneer Valley from the state's director of federal funds and infrastructure, Quentin Palfrey. 'I'm just trying to get the lay of the land,' said Andrew Morehouse, executive director of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. The Food Bank, with its headquarters in Chicopee, is to date missing $440,000 in delivered food due to service cuts and budget restructuring ordered by the new Trump administration. 'We are fundraising. We are doing food collections, trying to get what we need,' Morehouse said. 'We are bracing for cuts to SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).' Mayor Domenic J. Sarno summed up the mood of the 30-or-so officials in the conference room. 'Things aren't changing daily now, they're changing every five minutes,' Sarno said. Palfrey, a one-time official in the Obama and Biden administrations and Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, said major Biden-era legislation — the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act — raised funding in the state and are still on the books. The infrastructure bill alone allocated $6 billion in federal funds to support over 190 projects across the state. 'Yeah, it's a dynamic environment,' he said. 'And you know, that is a challenge, I think, for a lot of our partners in cities, towns and tribes. And one of the resources that I think that our office offers is really to work in partnership with communities to give good information on what's going on. ' Palfrey's office takes a whole-government approach to pursuing federal funds using MassDOT and MassTech, the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. 'We have a number of issues around urban forestry, around water, around broadband, around clean energy and environmental justice, resiliency, decarbonization,' Palfrey said. 'So it really runs the gamut of programs that's been true in terms of the new resources that Congress has made available.' Major transportation projects, like the Cape Cod bridges and, in Springfield, west-east passenger rail, were also top-of-mind. For passenger rail, the federal government has already announced a CRISI — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements — grant of $108 million in federal funding announced two years ago and another $37 million for rail improvements reliving a 'chokepoint' at Springfield Union Station announced in October. MassDOT also previously received a $1.75 million CRISI grant for preliminary engineering for the Springfield Area Track Reconfiguration Project. The Healey administration steadfastly says it's 'full steam ahead,' the governor's words, on west-east rail. 'And we're working hard to move those programs forward,' Palfrey said. But the Trump administration says it wants to link transportation funding to places with higher marriage and birth rates. More Western Mass. Content Read the original article on MassLive.
Miami Herald
26-02-2025
- Miami Herald
‘People are frightened': Sweeping Trump job cuts hit South Florida national parks
Sweeping job cuts at national parks across the country now include about 20 staffers in South Florida's beloved swampy wilderness. Rangers tracking the National Park Service layoffs ordered by the Trump administration say the cuts include staff at Everglades and Dry Tortugas national parks, Biscayne National Park, the Big Cypress National Preserve and the South Florida Natural Resources Center. Cuts include scientists doing critical Everglades research and rangers working on education programs for local schools. 'This wasn't a surgical kind of thing,' said former ranger Gary Bremen, who retired after 36 years with the park service and has been tallying terminations. 'This was a scattershot kind of thing.' A local park spokesperson referred questions about the cuts to the Park Service's Washington headquarters. The office did not respond to two requests for comment. The layoffs could leave already small teams strapped during the busy winter season that draws tourists from around the world and at a time when South Florida parks face increasing impacts from climate change. Across the country, the cuts could lead to shortened hours or even closures, said Rick Mossman, president of the Association of National Park Rangers. 'These actions will hurt visitors and the parks they travelled to see across the United States,' he said in a statement. 'If a visitor suffers a medical emergency while hiking in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, ranger response could be delayed.' The cuts also come at a time when the Service continues to struggle with a massive maintenance backlog that has swelled to $23 billion. After weeks of speculation, the sudden termination notices have left staffers shocked and saddened. At the research center at Everglades National Park, one of handful of such centers around the country, half the team working on Everglades restoration efforts is leaving, two sources said. Three staffers were cut and three took early retirement, they said. 'We're worried about them going in and deleting everything,' said one scientists who is leaving and worries that valuable information will be lost. The cuts come at a critical time for the center, with Everglades restoration work speeding up under record spending. Among the center's missions is to ensure that changes outside the park don't harm the wildlife and sawgrasses marshes, seagrass meadows and other habitat inside the park. Over the last few years, the team at the resource center has been especially busy after Congress authorized $1.8 billion in 2021 for restoration under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. It shifted or created 13 positions just to keep up with the heavy workload. Scientists at the center also work on two other increasingly thorny problems for South Florida parks: invasive species and impacts from climate change. Termination letter on Valentine's Day At one of the national parks, a staffer who said she'd been assured her position was safe, discovered a termination letter sent after hours on Valentine's Day when notices went out around the country before the President's Day holiday. The notice was buried in a generic email as one of four attachments, she said. The staffer had moved across the country for the South Florida job less than a year ago, after completing a lengthy application process for what she hoped would be her dream job working with students. To take the job, she said she'd sacrificed her savings since the pay barely covered her rent. Like others, she worries termination letters are worded to prevent workers from filing for unemployment benefits or jeopardize retirement funds. The four-page termination letter said she was under-performing and not demonstrating the fitness required to meet her department's needs, even though, she said, she had received glowing marks in her last performance evaluation. Bremen said several of the layoffs included younger staffers. 'These are often folks that are very new in their careers,' he said. 'They are new and enthusiastic and vital. These are often education jobs. There are maintenance positions.' The layoffs have left other staffers shaken, he said. ' People are frightened,' Bremen said. 'You don't go into the National Park Service to make a million dollars, right? The old adage is we get paid in sunsets.' For many, he said, working for the park service is a calling, not a job. ' I can rattle off names of kids who've gone into fields related to parks and whatnot that I met when they were four or five years old. I still keep in touch with them. I go to weddings. I've been invited to school plays, I've gone to a funeral,' he said. 'And that's not just me. That's rangers all across the country that are part of people's lives and making a difference and that's one of the many things that's being lost.' This story was first published by WLRN and was produced in partnership with the Florida Climate Reporting Network, a multi-newsroom initiative founded by the Miami Herald, the South Florida Sun Sentinel, The Palm Beach Post, the Orlando Sentinel, WLRN Public Media and the Tampa Bay Times.
