Trump's trade plans pose risks to the housing market by potentially raising home prices. Tariffs on essential materials like Canadian lumber and Mexican gypsum add significant costs, affecting construction. Although delays on these tariffs have been announced, the uncertainty created has financial implications for builders who need stable policymaking to determine costs and investments. Experts warn that the current environment raises risks tied to housing supply and affordability, especially during a housing shortage, compounded by tariffs on Chinese imports impacting electronic hardware.
"Uncertainty is an impediment to investment, particularly those involving large capital outlays. If there's persistent uncertainty, that risk has to be priced into markets."
"Meanwhile, housing economists and homebuilder industry groups say the president's new tariffs on Chinese imports will inflate homebuilding costs by raising prices for certain electronic appliances required in many homes."
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