Policy Matters

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Extending Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Will Boost the U.S. Economy

Congress Must Prioritize American Business by Extending Tax Cuts & Reducing Business Regulations One of President Donald Trump’s top campaign promises was to open the floodgates for businesses to thrive in the U.S. economy once again. The best way to deliver on that promise is to protect existing tax rates,

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Home Furnishings Association
3/14/25 Update: Steel, Lumber & Economic Policy Changes

This week, several significant government policies have surfaced that directly impact home furnishings retailers and manufacturers. From increased tariffs and trade enforcement, environmental regulations, and lumber import scrutiny to economic policy, these changes will shape supply chains, pricing strategies, and business operations. Here’s what you need to know: Tariffs on

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Debunking 5 Myths About the Economic Benefits of Universal Tariffs

Americans Want Affordable Goods, Healthy Economy & Safe Nation U.S. trade policy has been at the epicenter of discussion in the nation’s capital, with broad universal tariffs at the core of the conversation. To assign some facts to the debate about the impact of across-the-board tariffs, particularly on consumers and

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Home Furnishings Association
3/7/2025 Update: Tariffs and US Trade Developments

Week of March 7, 2025 As home furnishings retailers, staying informed about legislative and trade developments is crucial for navigating our industry’s evolving landscape. This week, several significant actions by the U.S. government have emerged, potentially influencing our industry now and in the future. 1. Implementation of New Tariffs on

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Tariffs, Executive Orders, and Their Impacts on the Home Furnishings Industry

Staying Informed and Getting Involved: What Home Furnishings Retailers Need to Know Today, home furnishings retailers face growing challenges from legislative shifts, executive orders, and trade policies. The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) serves as the industry’s trusted source for timely and actionable legislative advocacy insights, ensuring furniture retailers are prepared

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HFA DC Fly-In: Advocating for the Furniture Industry 2024

2024 HFA DC Fly-In Recap In the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington DC, the HFA Government Relations Action Team  embarked on a mission to champion the interests of the furniture industry. Through pivotal meetings with key legislators and policymakers, the team delved into pressing issues ranging from safety standards

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Important Safety Reminder with Tip-Over and the STURDY Act

The STURDY Act (Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth) was passed by Congress and signed into law as ASTM F 20657-23, effective on September 2, 2023.  The Home Furnishings Association supports furniture safety and the STURDY regulations.  Unfortunately, consumers can still find non-compliant clothing storage units in secondary-market

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Clothing Storage Unit Compliance – A Sturdy Act 2023 Update

Over the last 18 months, HFA has engaged with industry, congressional, consumer safety, parents, and regulatory stakeholders to advocate for a consensus-driven mandatory stability standard for clothing storage units (CSU). Clothing storage unit compliance efforts culminated in the passage of the STURDY Act (Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on

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HFA DC Fly-In 2023: Crisis Management

On the surface, HFA DC Fly-In, our in-person advocacy visit scheduled in late May, would be simply going through the motions. Our primary issue of the last year, the tip-over controversy, is over, except for compliance. Then we unknowingly timed our visit to coincide with the debt ceiling crisis, which

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