In recent weeks, the United States and China have exchanged escalating rhetoric and statements about trade and rare earth minerals. As each side has worked to address lingering concerns over those issues, President Trump has continued working with other Southeast Asian countries to improve access to markets and rare earth
On October 10, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS # 66492057 to implement guidance around Proclamation 10976, which establishes new Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber, and derivative wood products. The duties come into effect October 14, 2025 (for goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or
You haven’t missed anything — and we’re still watching closely for you. While there have been no new developments since our last update, the Home Furnishings Association continues to monitor trade policy negotiations and regulatory changes that could significantly impact your business. We remain fully engaged in tracking the implementation
The second National Furniture Safety Week is underway, with nearly 200 home furnishings companies participating. Furniture Safety Week aims to reduce furniture-related injuries, particularly those involving children. Participation is free, and it is not too late to get involved in the 2025 campaign. AHFA has made a variety of resources
On September 29, 2025, the White House announced sweeping tariffs under Section 232 targeting imports of timber, wood products, furniture, and cabinetry. Since that announcement, HFA has been working closely with our Washington-based lobbyist and trade advisors to understand its potential impact on the home furnishings industry. We are still collecting information
HFA Monitoring Impact and Gathering Intel Details are beginning to be released of the recent White House announcements of planned new tariffs on imported upholstered seating. Effective October 14, 2025, these tariffs will begin at 25% and increase to 30% on January 1, 2026. HFA is working closely with our
An important policy announcement that could directly impact your business. On September 25, President Trump announced on Truth Social that, beginning October 1, the U.S. will impose: A 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and associated products A 30% tariff on upholstered furniture At this time, it remains unclear
A 50-day study on furniture imports that could reshape the competitive landscape for U.S. retailers. While details remain limited, the probe is widely viewed as part of an ongoing Section 232 national security investigation at the Commerce Department, originally launched in March 2025 to cover timber, lumber, and derivative products
“The 90-day tariff extension isn’t a finish line—it’s the starting block for your next profit strategy.” The trade landscape just gave the home furnishings industry a brief reprieve. President Trump has signed an order extending the current China tariff pause for another 90 days, pushing the timeline into the fall.
US Tariff Policy Update In the four months since President Trump proclaimed April 2, 2025, ‘Liberation Day,’ there have been various developments in the US trade and tariff policy. Shortly after Liberation Day, President Trump set reciprocal tariff rates for imports from every country into the US. Those rates varied
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