72% of Americans expect housing market slowdown

A recent survey conducted by REsimpli through Pollfish reveals that escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada are raising concerns about the housing market. According to the study, 72% of Americans believe that reciprocal tariffs imposed on Canadian goods will negatively affect the U.S. housing sector, with many anticipating higher costs, reduced investment, and declining affordability. Impact of trade tensions on the housing market With President Donald Trump proposing new reciprocal tariffs on Canadian goods, including lumber, the housing market is facing uncertainty. Canadian lumber plays a crucial role in U.S. construction, and any ...