The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) is welcoming US President Trump’s postponement of tariff increases on furniture, cabinets and vanities, but the industry is still being devastated by the duties. Trump hit the industry with 25% tariffs in October but paused a promised increase of 30% for furniture and 50% for cabinets and vanities that was set to take effect this week. Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association VP Luke Elias says the levies have caused layoffs already. He has said the federal government’s Buy Canadian procurement policy has helped, but more needs to be done.“CKCA calls upon the Federal Government to continue with productive negotiations on behalf of our industry.” Manitoba-based Elias Woodwork employs more than 400 people and exports around 80% of its product to the United States.