Trump: Details coming soon on new U.S. furniture tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that details would soon follow on newly announced tariffs on furniture imports, which include levies of up to 50% set to take effect this week.

Trump posted on social media that “substantial tariffs” would apply to any country not producing its furniture in the United States, pointing to lost manufacturing jobs in North Carolina.

Last week, the White House unveiled a 50% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets and vanities and a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture, with the measures scheduled to begin on October 1.

Industry executives have voiced concern, warning the U.S. lacks sufficient domestic production capacity to replace imports from China, Mexico, and Vietnam. Leaders at Williams-Sonoma and RH (Restoration Hardware) flagged potential cost pressures during recent earnings calls.

The tariffs come amid broader trade measures that have already raised consumer prices on goods ranging from clothing to televisions, as companies juggle supply chain disruptions, higher raw material costs, and shifting U.S. tariff policy.

The administration has framed the tariffs as part of its push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., though businesses fear they will trigger higher prices for consumers in the coming months.

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