President Donald 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. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe Wednesday order delays the significant increase, leaving tariffs on these goods at 25% for the time being. 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.

Source: CNN January 01, 2026 18:17 UTC