Trump’s tariffs are dragging down an already stalled housing market

The drop in new home construction in April comes at a time when home affordability is near generational lows amid persistently elevated mortgage rates and a shortage of homes for sale. A prolonged stall in home construction could magnify home shortages and affordability issues, economists warn.

​ The drop in new home construction in April comes at a time when home affordability is near generational lows amid persistently elevated mortgage rates and a shortage of homes for sale. A prolonged stall in home construction could magnify home shortages and affordability issues, economists warn. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN