As the home furnishings industry braces for renewed economic pressure due to evolving U.S. tariff policy, small and mid-sized business owners—especially those importing goods from China and Vietnam—are watching their margins tighten. The impact is widespread, with increasing shipping, manufacturing, and wholesale prices. According to a recent article in The
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