The newest challenge to present itself, and the hot topic for discussion at the moment, are trade tariffs enacted by the current administration. As tariffs pertain to CRE, the most immediate impact is escalating construction costs and the potential for new supply chain disruptions contributing to overall uncertainty in the near-term.
As 2025 reaches its midpoint, Paul Spearing, Managing Director at First Bank Sponsor Finance, draws on recent interactions with private equity firms and portfolio companies to provide a candid assessment of the current M&A landscape and broader economic trends. Spearing offers his perspective in the following Q&A.
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The newest challenge to present itself, and the hot topic for discussion at the moment, are trade tariffs enacted by the current administration. As tariffs pertain to CRE, the most immediate impact is escalating construction costs and the potential for new supply chain disruptions contributing to overall uncertainty in the near-term.