Tariffs Could Increase Housing and Rental Costs 

Recent over-construction of multifamily properties had led to price concessions as landlords tried to attract tenants, according to the Wall Street Journal. However, current tariffs on imported housing materials, and a shortage in construction labor, could slow the growth in rental units and increase the cost of building and buying residential homes. As supply shrinks, consumers may lose their negotiating power and could be forced to pay higher prices.

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