The trade and tariff landscape remains fluid, with several developments—and non-developments worth monitoring. While there haven’t been many substantial changes since our last update, we want to ensure you remain informed about issues that could impact your business. Even periods of uncertainty or inaction can have real implications for planning
Access to credit plays a crucial role in the home furnishings retail industry, empowering millions of American families to make important investments in their homes. As the leading voice for home furnishings retailers, the Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is raising strong concerns about a proposed federal policy that would cap
As the policy landscape around tariffs continues to evolve, the Home Furnishings Association is closely monitoring developments that may affect our members—particularly regarding Section 232 steel and aluminum duties and potential tariff refunds. TARIFFS UPDATE – Supreme Court Decision Pending We are still awaiting a decision from the U.S. Supreme
In 2025, the Home Furnishings Association continued to be a unified voice for furniture retailers, advocating for policies that protect and promote the industry’s vitality. From fighting burdensome tariffs to navigating shifting regulatory landscapes, HFA worked tirelessly to ensure our members’ interests were heard at every level of government. A
The start of the new year brings important updates on trade policy that directly affect the home furnishings industry. As of January 1, 2026, key changes to Section 232 tariffs have gone into effect—or, in some cases, have been strategically postponed. Here’s what home furnishings retailers need to know and
What Home Furnishings Retailers and Importers Need to Know The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is moving forward with its mandatory e-filing requirement for Certificates of Compliance, and it’s critical that home furnishings importers take proactive steps now. Beginning July 2026, importers of most consumer products will be required
As 2025 winds down, the home furnishings retail industry continues to monitor significant developments around the IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) tariffs. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments several weeks ago regarding the legality of the so-called reciprocal and “fentanyl” tariffs imposed under IEEPA authority. While no decision has
On December 10, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a key response in the Court of International Trade (CIT) regarding ongoing lawsuits related to potential refunds of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In its filing, the DOJ acknowledged that U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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 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,
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