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
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
US Tariff Policy Update In the four months since President Trump proclaimed April 2, 2025, ‘Liberation Day,’ there have been various developments in the US trade and tariff policy. Shortly after Liberation Day, President Trump set reciprocal tariff rates for imports from every country into the US. Those rates varied
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
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
Key Takeaways from HFA’s Washington, D.C. Fly-In Last week, leaders from the Home Furnishings Association (HFA) met in Washington, D.C., for a strategic fly-in event designed to elevate the voice of furniture retailers on Capitol Hill. In a series of high-impact meetings with lawmakers, policymakers, and trade officials, HFA members
As President Trump marks his first 100 days in office, the home furnishings industry, like many other industries, is closely watching the ripple effects of sweeping policy changes. From federal agency shakeups to aggressive trade stances and regulatory rollbacks, Trump’s early moves are reshaping the economic landscape for retailers and
Americans Want Affordable Goods, Healthy Economy & Safe Nation U.S. trade policy has been at the epicenter of discussion in the nation’s capital, with broad universal tariffs at the core of the conversation. To assign some facts to the debate about the impact of across-the-board tariffs, particularly on consumers and
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