[The U.S. White House Considers Launching Antitrust Investigation into Housing Builders] According to reports, as the White House further focuses on addressing the U.S. housing affordability crisis, officials from the Trump administration are considering launching an antitrust investigation into U.S. residential builders. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the U.S. Department of Justice may initiate the investigation in the coming weeks, though it is also possible that the action will be abandoned. One potential area of concern is how information is shared through the industry organization Leading Builders of America. Sources stated that officials are increasingly worried that the organization may be used to restrict housing supply or coordinate pricing. (Cailian Press)