The Trump administration has declared a one‑year delay in planned tariff hikes on imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, citing ongoing trade negotiations with international partners.
On Wednesday, President Trump signed a proclamation postponing planned increases in U.S. tariffs. According to a White House fact sheet, the higher rates scheduled to take effect on January 1 have now been deferred for an additional year.
“Given the ongoing productive negotiations regarding the imports of wood products, the President is delaying the tariff increase to allow for further negotiations to occur with other countries,” the fact sheet read.
Without the delay, U.S. tariffs on kitchen cabinets and vanities made outside the country were set to double to 50%. Meanwhile, import duties on upholstered furniture—including sofas and armchairs—were scheduled to rise from 25% to 30% starting January 1.
The delay comes after the Trump administration rolled back tariffs in November on imported foods such as beef, coffee, and bananas, amid concerns over affordability and its impact on consumers in the U.S. economy.
Furniture prices have also been climbing, with prices for living room, kitchen, and dining room pieces up 4.6% year over year in November, compared with a 2.7% annual increase in the overall Consumer Price Index.
According to a White House declaration on December 31, the tariff rate on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities will stay at 25%.
“The United States will therefore delay the increase in tariff rates for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities that was set to take place on January 1, 2026, under the September 29, 2025, Proclamation for an additional year,” the White House stated.
Trump stated that the measure was intended to help revitalize U.S. furniture manufacturing in North Carolina, which experienced significant job losses due to increased competition from Asia.
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