Air Freight News

Trump says details coming on furniture tariffs

President Donald Trump on Monday said details were forthcoming on tariffs for furniture imports, after announcing levies of up to 50% on such goods last week.

"I will be imposing substantial Tariffs on any Country that does not make its furniture in the United States. Details to follow," Trump said in a social media post, noting lost business in North Carolina.

Trump announced a 50% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets and vanities, along with a 30% levy on upholstered furniture, which are set to take effect on October 1.

A container ship is unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro, California, U.S., May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake

The import duties will make it more challenging for companies to hold down prices, while executives in the industry have raised concerns over the lack of manufacturing capacity in the United States, as the country relies heavily on imports from China, Mexico and Vietnam.

Chief executives at Williams-Sonoma and RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, have both raised concerns about higher tariffs in recent earnings calls.

Prices for everything from clothes to TVs have gone up in recent months as manufacturers and retailers struggle with the ever-changing tariff environment while also trying to offset rising commodity and supply-chain costs.

Reuters
Reuters

Similar Stories

https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/Jim_Berlin_Signing_MOU.jpg_copy_.png
Berlin and UkraineInvest establish first U.S. partner office to expand American investment in Ukraine
View Article
US, Australia sign Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement

CMAA enhances trade and security cooperation

View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/CHINA-ECONOMY_6.JPG
‘China Shock 2.0’: EU primed for action?
View Article
Afreximbank Africa Trade Report shows Africa can turn geopolitical disruptions into long-term growth opportunity

The report highlights Africa’s continued growth resilience despite significant headwinds occasioned by escalating geopolitical tensions and ensuing economic shifts

View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/Do%C4%9Fukan_%C5%9Eim%C5%9Fek%2C_General_Manager%2C_AVS_Global_Ship_Supply.jpg
Strait of Hormuz tensions highlight need to put seafarer welfare at the center of contingency planning, says AVS Global Ship Supply
View Article
Freight forwarders helped make Brexit-era UK–EU trade manageable

As the UK marks ten years since the Brexit referendum, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is highlighting the vital role played by its members in helping businesses adapt to…

View Article