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Trump Administration Considers National Housing Emergency to Cut Costs
9/1/2025
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- The Trump administration is addressing high housing costs, considering a national housing emergency declaration.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested tariff exemptions on construction materials to reduce expenses.
- Plans include simplifying permitting processes and standardizing building codes to increase housing supply.
- While housing prices have stabilized, affordability continues to be a major issue for many Americans.
