U.S. homebuilder sentiment dropped to a seven-month low in March as tariffs on imported materials raised construction costs, a survey showed on Monday.

The foundation of the US housing market appears to be cracking, as homebuilder sentiment plummeted to a seven-month low in March, signaling growing concerns about rising construction costs and economic uncertainty.

Confidence among US homebuilders slid this month to the lowest level since August, dragged down by worry over tariffs, higher construction costs and economic uncertainty heading into the spring selling season.