An announcement from President Trump has led to the White House delaying tariffs until 2027. In particular, Trump is postponing planned tariff hikes on imported furniture products for one year. Some of these products include upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. In September 2025, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on these goods and planned to raise it to 50% in 2026. The White House recently signed an order postponing the increase, which took effect on January 1, 2026. This delay is part of a rollercoaster of tariff enforcement and reversals that has impacted the US in 2025.
Why Is The White House delaying tariffs?
The decision to delay a tariff increase follows the Trump Administration’s announcement of ongoing positive negotiations with trade partners. A significant issue was national security concerns related to the importation of wood products. The president initially imposed the 25% tariffs after a Section 232 investigation found that an overreliance on foreign timber may harm the US’s defense capabilities. Trump is delaying the tariffs to allow further negotiations with trade partners. The delay may also be due to addressing customer concerns about price increases.
What Can This Mean for Your Shipment?
Given the volume of furniture imported into the US, this postponement could significantly affect shipping, including lowering import costs. Trump’s initial imposition of the 25% tariff led to an immediate increase in import costs. Various parts of the supply chain were affected, from the importer to the customer. Truckers who had to move the goods to the final destination also incurred costs. A recent rollback of tariffs on 200 food products has further lessened inflation concerns. Demand for imports of goods such as furniture could also increase in the coming weeks as Trump reduces tariffs.
Despite tariff delays, importers should still take precautions when importing into the US. In addition to staying current with tariffs and regulations, consulting a customs broker is an ideal way to prepare. Customs Brokers are intermediaries between shippers and the US CBP (Customs and Border Protection) and coordinate customs clearance. They do this by ensuring regulatory compliance, providing documentation, calculating duties, filing entries, and more. Contact A1 Worldwide Logistics at 305-440-5156 or info@a1wwl.com to speak with our brokers about your shipment.
