
Trump’s New 50% Canada Tariffs Put Retail Margins and Store Buildouts at Risk
The duties take effect August 19 and reach far beyond wine and dairy, exposing retailers and landlords to higher inventory, furniture, and buildout costs.
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The duties take effect August 19 and reach far beyond wine and dairy, exposing retailers and landlords to higher inventory, furniture, and buildout costs.

My last 500 stories included 114 on retail, mostly sales and re-tenantings. That doesn’t mean all retail is thriving—it means the useful kind is.

Charlotte and Raleigh claimed the top two spots in Marcus & Millichap's 2026 Retail Investment Forecast, driven by in-migration and strong tenant demand.
With supply constraints and a shifting interest rate environment creating tailwinds, AEW's Gina Szymanski identifies senior housing, data centers, and retail as the most promising REIT sectors for growth heading into the coming year.