Will Trump’s new tariffs shake up US furniture—and your wallet? President Trump has announced that, within 50 days, a sweeping new tariff on imported furniture will be revealed, further intensifying his broad trade agenda (CNN, CNBC, Axios). The move follows an official investigation and comes just as the US furniture market grapples with softening demand and a weaker housing sector.
- US furniture imports topped $20 billion in the first half of 2025, making it one of the largest categories of consumer goods imports.
- Stocks for import-heavy retailers like Wayfair sank 8% on the news, while RH and Williams-Sonoma each dropped nearly 7%.
- Manufacturers with US-based production—like Ethan Allen and La-Z-Boy—rallied instead, up as much as 7% and 1.6% respectively.
Why does this matter? Tariffs could drive up furniture costs right as housing-linked demand remains weak, squeezing both consumers and retailers. With inflation stubborn and discretionary spending already under pressure, furniture could join the list of essentials getting less affordable for American families.
