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Home Furnishings Association
Trump’s 50-Day Furniture Import Study: What Retailers Need to Know

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

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Home Furnishings Association
90 Days to Prepare: Tariff Update and How to Safeguard Your Store

“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.

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Home Furnishings Association
The OBBBA Breakdown: What the New Act Means for Furniture Retailers

As the political and economic landscape shifts in 2025, the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) draws close attention from home furnishings retailers nationwide. President Trump signed into law on July 4, sweeping legislation bundling tax reforms, trade adjustments, and regulatory changes that will directly and indirectly impact

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Home Furnishings Association
Advocacy Update: Week Ending 6.27.25

Critical Deadlines Looming: What Retailers Need To Know Right Now A lot is happening on the trade front right now—and if you’re in the home furnishings business, it’s more than background noise. From new Section 232 tariffs on copper, lumber, and steel products to an approaching July 9 deadline that could

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Home Furnishings Association
6/5/25 Trade Update: Relief, Rulings, and Rising Tariffs

The trade landscape continues to bring relief and uncertainty to the home furnishings industry. From temporary tariff extensions to landmark court rulings and newly announced increases in steel and aluminum tariffs, here’s what HFA members need to know right now: 🚢 Tariff Relief Extended — But for How Long? In

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Home Furnishings Association
How Trump’s Tax Reform Plan Could Reignite U.S. Business Growth

In a compelling op-ed for InsideSources, former U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson (R-GA) emphasizes that President Trump’s renewed tax reform agenda isn’t just about cutting taxes but about unleashing American enterprise’s full potential. Drawing from his experience on the House Committee on Ways and Means, Ferguson underscores how lowering the corporate

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Home Furnishings Association
Navigating Tariff Reductions and What It Means for Your Business

On Monday, the White House announced a significant development in tariffs: the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day tariff cease-fire, reducing import levies and providing temporary relief for supply chains ahead of the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons. The U.S. will cut its tariff on Chinese goods

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Home Furnishings Association
GOP Lawmakers & Economists Agree, Tariffs Are a Tax Increase

This tax season, lawmakers and economic leaders are reminding the American public that tariffs are taxes. From constitutional concerns about executive overreach to warnings about rising consumer prices, an increasing number of Republican lawmakers worry that tariffs will weigh American families down with burdensome costs despite the recent 90-day pause

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Home Furnishings Association
4/10/25 Update: Tariffs Pause and Supply Chain Disruption

Trade policy again took center stage this week as the Trump Administration announced a dramatic shift in its approach to reciprocal tariffs. While the headlines may seem distant from day-to-day operations, these decisions are poised to significantly impact the home furnishings industry, from sourcing and pricing to inventory and logistics.

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Home Furnishings Association
4/4/25 Update: Reciprocal Tariffs and De Minimis No More

Tariffs and trade are front and center of President Trump’s domestic economic agenda. On Day 1 of his Administration, the President signed the America First Trade Policy Executive Order, which laid out a broad trade agenda, including an aggressive push for across-the-board tariffs and reciprocal tariffs. As the early April

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