A Trump Fix for the Housing Crisis Could Actually Make It Worse
Published On Oct 11, 2024, 12:01 PM
Former President Trump and Senator JD Vance blame America's housing affordability crisis on increased immigration and propose mass deportations as a solution. However, economists argue that immigration has not significantly driven up housing prices and that deporting immigrants could worsen the situation. Immigrants play a crucial role in the construction workforce, contributing to the supply of housing rather than strictly increasing demand. Deportations could lead to labor shortages in the construction industry, impacting housing availability.
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If deportations proceed as proposed, the construction sector may face labor shortages, which would hinder new housing developments and exacerbate the housing crisis, leading to higher prices. This scenario could negatively impact stocks associated with the construction and real estate sectors.
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Alternatively, if economic pressures lead to more restrictions on immigration, companies exposed to construction and housing development may see a decline in their operational capacity, thus affecting their profitability negatively. This could lead to a bearish sentiment for companies in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and construction stocks.
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