Overview
- The 25% tariff on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities now stays in place until at least Jan. 1, 2027.
- Planned hikes to 30% on upholstered furniture and 50% on cabinets and vanities were postponed just before taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
- The administration cites “productive negotiations” on trade reciprocity and national‑security issues under Section 232 as the basis for the delay.
- U.S. retailers and importers gain short‑term cost relief, and major exporting countries such as China and Vietnam avoid immediate higher levies.
- Industry groups, particularly in Canada, report layoffs and profit strain from the existing 25% duty, and the administration’s tariff authority remains under U.S. Supreme Court review.