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Could UK commercial property benefit from US tariffs?

The UK economy is relatively well insulated from the rise in US tariffs, and property even more so. Indeed, while the overall direct impact is likely to be small, some commercial sectors may even see a benefit, such as student accommodation. That said, with increased economic uncertainty likely to weigh on growth we are sticking with our view that the recovery in commercial property capital values will be weak by past standards.   

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