Trump Delays Furniture and Cabinet Tariff Hikes for One Year

President Donald Trump has signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying higher tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for one year, offering temporary relief to retailers, manufacturers, and consumers amid ongoing trade negotiations.

The order, signed Wednesday, keeps a 25% tariff in place on the affected imports but postpones steeper increases that were set to take effect on January 1. Those delayed hikes include a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities.

Trade Talks Drive the Delay

The tariff pause comes as the administration continues trade discussions and reassesses the economic impact of higher import taxes. Trump has consistently argued that tariffs on furniture and related goods are necessary to bolster American manufacturing and protect national security, particularly in sectors tied to domestic production and supply chain resilience.

The move reflects the unpredictable nature of Trump’s trade policy, which has featured abrupt tariff announcements followed by sudden delays or reversals since his return to office.

Pasta Tariffs Also Scaled Back

In a separate development, the Trump administration signaled it may significantly reduce a proposed tariff on Italian pasta that could have reached as high as 107%. The potential levy stemmed from a routine antidumping review by the U.S. Commerce Department, which examined claims that Italian pasta makers were selling products in the U.S. below market value.

Following a new review, Commerce officials indicated the tariffs would likely fall to between 2.26% and 13.89%, citing improvements made by the manufacturers. A final decision is now scheduled for March 12.