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Tariffs could push mortgage rates higher

The headline identifies mortgage rates as a significant potential effect of tariff measures. Higher borrowing costs could affect housing affordability and demand.

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Rising mortgage rates would increase household financial pressure and weaken housing markets.

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  1. The tariff ripple buyers feel most may be mortgage rates ↗housingwire.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

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