Donald Trump has signed a proclamation delaying planned tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for one year, citing ongoing trade negotiations with U.S. partners.

Under the order, signed on New Year’s Eve, existing 25% tariffs imposed in September will remain in place, while higher duties originally scheduled to take effect on January 1 have been postponed until January 1, 2027. The delayed increases would have raised tariffs to 30% on upholstered furniture and 50% on kitchen cabinets and vanities. 

According to a White House fact sheet released late Wednesday, the administration is continuing “productive negotiations” with trading partners aimed at addressing trade reciprocity and national security concerns related to wood product imports. Officials suggested the talks could lead to further deferrals or revised trade arrangements.The tariff delay comes as the administration balances its aggressive trade agenda with growing sensitivity to consumer price pressures. Furniture and cabinetry are high-ticket household goods, and higher import taxes risk feeding into inflation at a time when voter frustration over cost-of-living issues remains elevated.

The tariffs are part of a broader set of import taxes reintroduced after Trump returned to office last year, targeting a range of goods as part of his effort to reduce trade imbalances and strengthen domestic manufacturing. Trump has previously argued that tariffs on furniture and related products are necessary to “bolster American industry and protect national security.”

The one-year delay reflects the often unpredictable trajectory of Trump’s trade policy, which has been marked by sudden announcements, rapid escalations, and equally abrupt pauses. Since regaining the presidency, Trump has repeatedly adjusted tariff timelines as negotiations evolve. While the higher rates are delayed, the existing 25% tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities remain in effect. Importers and retailers will continue operating under those levies as talks proceed through 2026.

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