Businesses and property owners also can take advantage of market volatility by strategically acquiring assets from sellers that are motivated by short-term market fluctuations. (Bigstock)
President Trump’s first 100 days in office have triggered a wave of uncertainty across business and industry.
Economic policy has shifted dramatically under the new administration, from trade and immigration reforms to cost-cutting measures and tax and spending policy changes, according to a Cushman & Wakefield analysis.
Looking ahead, tariffs may disproportionately impact industrial and retail businesses, while rising costs and more restrictive immigration rules could further slow the construction pipeline, according to the report. Meanwhile, a gradual recovery in the debt and capital markets is expected to continue and gain momentum into 2026 despite credit and risk spreads potentially widening in the short term, Cushman predicted.
For business and property owners, the heightened level of uncertainty is a reminder to maintain a long-term perspective. Business owners should continue to implement workplace strategies that focus on long-term objectives. They may be able to leverage tariffs and uncertainty to shape business strategies and negotiations, using terms and credit to their advantage, the report said. Diversifying supply chains will be a key risk management strategy to offset tariff impacts. Operational risk can be diversified through the strategic use of third-party logistics (3PL).
Large corporations should work to position their organizations to capture increased market share when uncertainty subsides by proactively targeting high-quality assets and locations, advised Cushman. In addition, businesses may consider re-evaluating and reassessing their real estate strategy to align with their business outlook and tailor their approach to optimize space utilization. They should be prepared for more expensive construction fit-outs in the immediate term as well, Cushman noted.
Businesses and property owners also can take advantage of market volatility by strategically acquiring assets from sellers that are motivated by short-term market fluctuations. With interest rates unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels, investors should look for opportunities when the long-term debt dips below historical averages and capitalize on short-term rate movements, according to Cushman.
This article is adapted from one that was first published by GlobeSt.com.
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