Do you think import trade barriers such as tariffs drive up the cost of housing?
- Yes. (65%, 39 Votes)
- No. (35%, 21 Votes)
Total Voters: 60
This poll will close on October 15, 2018.
Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Oct 1, 2018 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 3

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Yes, tariffs can contribute to higher housing costs when they increase the price of imported materials such as steel, aluminum, lumber, or building components. However, they are only one factor, labor costs, interest rates, land prices, supply constraints, and local regulations can have a much larger impact depending on the market.
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