From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-03 13:27:00

President Trump’s new tariff agenda exempts key building materials, easing concerns for homebuilders. New tariffs on Chinese and EU imports will affect construction costs. Impact on housing market remains uncertain. Stock investors wary as SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF drops 5.6%. Tariffs may lead to lower mortgage rates, affecting consumer spending and economic growth.

Builders anticipate rising construction costs despite exemptions in latest tariffs. Uncertainty looms over impact on building materials from outside Canada and Mexico. Tariffs may impact housing market indirectly through financial market volatility. Potential slowdown in housing market as consumers delay big decisions amid economic concerns.

Stock market dive on Thursday may shake consumer confidence, affecting potential homebuyers. Consumers putting off big decisions amid economic worries could lead to housing market slowdown. Economist warns of housing market slowdown as people prepare for economic uncertainty. Tariffs could pose challenges for buyers and sellers in the housing market.



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