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Tariffs text on blackboard with red arrows up and down over USA flag symbolizing trade war, customs duties, economic impact and international business policy.
Home Furnishings Association
New Section 232 Tariff Changes Could Impact Furniture Import Costs

Effective April 6, 2026, the Trump Administration has modified the existing Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper products through a new Administrative Proclamation. While the updated policy may simplify compliance in some cases, it could also significantly increase costs for many importers, including businesses across the home furnishings

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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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