BiggerPockets Daily Are We Barreling Towards More Inflation?
Jan 27, 2025
What will Trump's return mean for the economy? The discussion dives into his housing policies and how tariffs could ignite inflation. Can pushing for more oil drilling really lower prices? There's a fascinating look at how mass deportations might reshape housing affordability and labor supply. Additionally, the potential for reducing red tape in construction is explored, along with its implications for investors and the Federal Reserve. Tune in for analysis that connects energy policies, immigration, and housing costs in a complex economic web!
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Tariff Impact
- Tariffs increase import costs, passed onto consumers.
- Retaliatory tariffs from other countries harm US exports and necessitate subsidies.
Oil Production and Prices
- Increased domestic oil production could lower energy costs.
- However, global supply and demand heavily influence oil prices, limiting the president's control.
Immigration and Housing
- Mass deportations could disrupt the construction labor force, potentially raising housing prices.
- Undocumented immigrants often live in housing types not typically sought by legal residents.