Trump Delays Tariff Increases on Furniture, Cabinets

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on New Year's Eve delaying planned tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for one year, as the United States continues trade negotiations with international partners. The order, issued Wednesday from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, postpones hikes that were scheduled to take effect January 1, 2026, amid public concerns about rising prices ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.

The proclamation maintains a 25 percent tariff on these wood products that Trump imposed in September 2025, but defers a further 30 percent levy on upholstered furniture and a 50 percent increase on cabinets and vanities until January 1, 2027. White House officials described the delay as part of ongoing discussions to address trade imbalances, reciprocity and national security issues related to wood imports. Trump has previously stated that such tariffs are essential to support domestic manufacturing and safeguard American interests.

This action fits into a pattern of fluctuating trade policies since Trump returned to the presidency in 2025. The administration has rolled out broad import taxes on various goods to...