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Trade policy

Trade Policy Turbulence and the Future of Industrial Growth

  • March 4, 2026
Global trade tensions and protectionist policies are reshaping supply chains, manufacturing and logistics. At I.CON West this week, James Bohnaker, principal economist, Cushman & Wakefield, and Vince Tibone, managing director, Green Street Advisors, broke down what these dynamics mean for industrial development, demand and site selection.
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2026 economic outlook

A Measured Optimism: Economic and Commercial Real Estate Outlook for 2026

  • January 26, 2026
During a recent economic and real estate outlook call hosted by Marcus & Millichap, leading economists and industry experts unpacked what lies ahead for growth, jobs and the major commercial real estate sectors.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford

Ontario Premier Calls for Competitiveness, Collaboration and Free Trade

  • September 9, 2025
NAIOP was pleased to welcome special guest speaker Ontario Premier Doug Ford,to the CRE.Converge conference in Toronto this week. The premier shared candid insights on Ontario’s growth strategy, his vision for closer U.S.-Canada cooperation, and his concerns about the impact of tariffs on businesses and workers on both sides of the border.
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Gina Raimondo

Commerce Secretary Reflects on Economic Leadership and U.S. Competitiveness

  • June 9, 2025
Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo shared insights on economic policy, trade and American competitiveness in a candid conversation at NAIOP’s I.CON East last week in New Jersey, touching on both her personal journey and the broader challenges facing the U.S. economy.
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Capital markets

From Boom to Balance: What’s Next for Industrial Capital Markets? 

  • June 5, 2025
Knowing that the markets hate uncertainty, how can industrial investors, owners and developers make wise decisions during a period marked by global trade wars and other wide-ranging geopolitical forces? A panel of experts at NAIOP’s I.CON East shared their perspectives on opportunities and risks facing the industrial capital markets and the critical factors to consider in the year ahead.
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U.S.-Canada

O Canada! Guess Who Came to the White House?

  • May 7, 2025
This week, Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney came to the White House to address the mayhem caused by President Donald Trump’s attack on Canada’s longstanding trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico and the president’s provocative comments about Canada’s sovereignty.
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Port of Los Angeles

Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chains and the Outlook for Industrial Real Estate

  • April 21, 2025
The Trump administration’s tariff policy has unfolded rapidly and continues to evolve. Although the highest tariff rates on most U.S. trading partners have been paused for 90 days to allow time for trade negotiations, a flat 10% tariff remains in effect on most goods, and additional tariffs are expected on electronics, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. When combined with previously announced tariffs on steel and aluminum, and the 145% tariff on most goods from China, the average effective tariff rate is the highest in more than a century. The dollar has declined in response to the tariff announcements, further increasing the effective cost of imported goods.
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Capitol Hill

Presidential Campaign Promises Lead to a Busy First 100 Days

  • March 5, 2025
It is normal for the first 100 days of a new administration to create a lot of activity in Washington, but the first six weeks of President Donald Trump’s administration are proving to be busier than normal – and with looming deadlines ahead, things do not appear to be slowing down.
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