Trump postpones tariff hikes on furniture, kitchen cabinets for a year

By John Liu
CNN Business
December 31, 2025
Category: Business & Politics
Region: Canada, United States

President Trump has delayed new tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for a year, pushing their implementation to 2027, according to a White House statement. Trump signed a proclamation hours before the end of 2025, postponing the tariff hikes on these items, which were originally due to take effect on Thursday. In September, Trump ordered 25% new tariffs on kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture. Those took effect in October, with rates slated to rise to 50% and 30%, respectively, by 2026. The Wednesday order delays the significant increase, leaving tariffs on these goods at 25% for the time being. …The Trump administration has come under mounting criticism for failing to stabilize prices. …In September, Trump justified his tariffs on these wood products as well as on timber and lumber on national security grounds, and the need to protect domestic wood industry.

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