Boise State University
08/26/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/26/2026 16:21
Burkhart discusses tariffs’ impact on housing affordability
Ross Burkhart, professor of political science, was quoted in a recent article published by PolitiFact, a fact-checking media source. The article, "The US-Canada trade war: What happened? What's next?" examines the breakdown in trade negotiations between the two countries and the potential effects of new tariffs on Canadian products.
In the article, Burkhart discussed a 50% tariff on Canadian plywood, a key material in housing construction. He explained that US production cannot meet domestic demand, meaning builders will need to continue sourcing plywood from Canada at a higher cost significantly affecting US housing affordability.
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