Data Centers Are a National Security Priority, but the Department of Homeland Security Ignores Them
Despite their essential role in storing and delivering digital services across sectors, data centers are not explicitly designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as critical infrastructure. Instead, they are broadly grouped under the Information Technology (IT) and Communications sectors². The Department of Homeland Security’s failure to explicitly classify data centers as critical infrastructure is a blind spot with enormous national-security and economic consequences.
Tariffs Surge Warehouse Demand in the Short-Term
On October 10, 2025, President Trump announced a sweeping new 100 % tariff on imports from China, stacking atop existing duties, effective November 1.¹ This unexpected move jolts global trade flows and immediately pressures supply chains. For the industrial real estate sector, particularly warehouses and distribution facilities, the short-term implications will likely increase demand from a temporary shock.
Government Shutdown Costing Hotels $175 Per Room Weekly
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is significantly impacting the hotel industry, with an estimated loss of $175 per room per week in revenue. This downturn is particularly pronounced in markets heavily reliant on international travel, such as Las Vegas, New York City, Miami, and California.
Why Economic Development Offices Need Better Market Intelligence
A national survey found that 64% of economic development offices (EDOs) struggle to access reliable data even as economic growth remains every mayor’s top priority. Most still lack the analytical infrastructure to align decisions with fiscal and market realities.
