Trump Delays Furniture Tariffs Until 2027 Amid Trade Talks
White House postpones steep import duties on furniture and wood products as cost pressures and negotiations intensify..
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed for one year the implementation of steep tariffs on certain imported furniture products, just days before they were scheduled to take effect on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
The tariff increase was part of an earlier package of trade measures imposed by Trump on selected sectors, under policies introduced following his return to the White House.
However, amid rising cost-of-living pressures on American households, Trump announced on Wednesday evening that the planned tariffs—set at 30% on some types of upholstered furniture and 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities—would be delayed until January 1, 2027.
White House Cites Trade Talks as Tariff Decision Looms
In a statement announcing the decision, the White House said: “In light of productive ongoing negotiations regarding imports of wood products, the president is postponing the tariff increase to allow additional time for negotiations with other countries.”
Trump’s 2025 tariff measures have already covered a wide range of goods, including steel and automobiles, and additional investigations are underway that could lead to further duties.
In October, the administration began enforcing a 10% tariff on imported softwood lumber, along with a 25% tariff on certain upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets
Tariffs Framed as Economic and Security Measure
The Trump administration has justified these tariffs as a means of supporting U.S. industries and protecting national security.
The higher tariffs were originally set to take effect on Thursday and would have affected imports from countries such as Vietnam and China, two of the largest suppliers of furniture to the U.S. market.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on the legality of nationwide tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
