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
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
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a significant portion of the administration’s previous tariff measures, marking an important moment
Many home furnishings retailers are closely watching the possibility of tariff refunds following recent court rulings on IEEPA tariffs. For
In furniture buying today, shoppers are more informed, selective, and skeptical than ever before. They’re not simply buying a sofa
The trade and tariff landscape remains fluid, with several developments—and non-developments worth monitoring. While there haven’t been many substantial changes
Furniture shopping has evolved into a fluid, hybrid experience. Today’s consumers move seamlessly between online browsing and in-store visits, gathering
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
Join Peter Theran and Steve Fodor, LCB, MCS, Founder and CEO of Customs Services & Solutions, for a practical discussion on IEEPA tariffs, refund developments,
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: eCommerce Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in navigating family business dynamics.
