Homebuilders prepare for proposed tariffs that could raise material costs, erode margins

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3 thoughts on “Homebuilders prepare for proposed tariffs that could raise material costs, erode margins

  1. “Prices will come down,” Trump told voters during a speech (Aug. 2024) laying out his vision for a return to the White House. “You just watch: They’ll come down, and they’ll come down fast, not only with insurance, with everything.”

  2. Going all according plan for those trying to turn the country from a nation of homeowners to a nation of renters.

    Just wait until voting goes back to only being for property owners.

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