White House Delays Trump’s Planned Tariff Increases on Furniture, Cabinets and Vanities
Higher levies on imported home goods are postponed for a year as the administration pursues ongoing trade negotiations
The White House has announced a one-year delay to planned tariff increases on imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities that were set to take effect on January 1, two thousand twenty-six, adjusting President Donald Trump’s trade policy timeline.
Under the revised decision, existing tariffs of twenty-five percent on these products will remain in place through at least January 1, two thousand twenty-seven, instead of rising sharply as previously scheduled.
The administration said the postponement reflects progress in discussions with key trading partners and a desire to allow negotiations to continue without sudden disruption.
Officials emphasised that the delay supports economic stability while preserving leverage to secure fairer trade terms and stronger protections for domestic manufacturing.
The move follows sustained engagement with industry representatives and suppliers, many of whom warned that immediate tariff increases could raise prices for consumers and complicate supply chains.
By extending the current framework, the White House aims to balance firmness in trade enforcement with pragmatic timing.
Administration officials made clear that the delay does not represent a retreat from tariff policy, but rather a calibrated step aligned with negotiations and broader economic objectives.
Future adjustments will depend on the outcome of ongoing talks and assessments of market conditions.