Chinese furniture industry is the target
US President Donald Trump has announced a series of tariffs on furniture imports, aiming to revive domestic manufacturing in states such as North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan. The measures target countries exporting kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered furniture, with duties initially set at 25–30%, rising to 50% for cabinets and vanities on 1 January 2026. Trump stated he would be “imposing substantial Tariffs on any Country that does not make its furniture in the United States,” citing threats to national security and the decline of domestic production.
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China, a dominant exporter, is central to the proposed measures, while furniture malls in Lecong town, Foshan, Guangdong, illustrate the scale of its export capacity.
The White House later clarified that the highest rates would not apply to the UK, EU, or Japan, with tariffs capped at 10% and 15% respectively. Countries willing to negotiate on wood imports may also see lower rates. Industry representatives, including Bill Darcy Jr of the National Kitchen & Bath Association, expressed cautious concern but emphasised resilience in the $228 billion US market.
The new tariffs are part of Trump’s broader trade agenda, which seeks to reduce reliance on foreign furniture and bolster domestic manufacturing while ongoing discussions with trading partners continue.
Source: www.msn.com
Publication date:
Wed 1 Oct 2025