NEW REPORT: Trump Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty Exacerbate the U.S. Housing Crisis
President Trump's tariff policies were identified by a Senate report as a primary driver of increased housing costs and construction delays.
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Senator Maggie Hassan and the Joint Economic Committee released a report claiming Trump's tariff policies have increased construction costs and reduced housing supply, worsening the national housing crisis.
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