The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is aware that many retailers have been following the recent news regarding Costco’s tariff lawsuit, which challenges newly imposed federal tariffs, and may be wondering about the implications this situation could have for their own importing practices. To ensure members remain informed, HFA is sharing
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is closely following the latest developments surrounding the ongoing Supreme Court hearings on the legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), specifically, the “reciprocal” and “fentanyl” tariffs enacted during the Trump Administration. Where Things Stand Hearings began this past week,
The trade relationship between the US and China has been marked by a history of escalation and negotiation on several key issues over the past few years. Recently, China announced that it would impose strict export controls on rare earth minerals, which are critical to global supply chains. In response,
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 The duties come into effect October 14, 2025 (for goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or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
Walk into most furniture or mattress stores, and you’ll see beautiful merchandising, strong sales teams, and aggressive promotional signage. But
Most conversations about the future of eCommerce focus on the surface—better website design, faster checkout, and smoother user experiences. While
Recent developments regarding tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have raised important questions for home furnishings
Global trade policy continues to shift rapidly, and for home furnishings retailers, those changes can have immediate consequences for costs,
Effective April 6, 2026, the Trump Administration has modified the existing Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper products
AI & Retail Transformation: Your Roadmap to Smart Adoption The technology landscape for home furnishings retailers is evolving fast. For furniture retailers, simply adopting
AI is no longer just powering search bars and chatbots. New agentic AI experiences are changing how shoppers discover, evaluate, and buy products online. For
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Technology Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and AI
