1:36Donald Trump addresses a roundtable in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 8, 2025. Andrew Caballero-reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
In a recent shift regarding his hallmark economic strategy, President Donald Trump is reversing tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities.
Increased tariff rates on these items, which were scheduled to take effect on January 1, will now be postponed for an additional year, as stated in a White House fact sheet.
In October, the White House implemented a 25% tariff on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. The tariff for cabinets and vanities was expected to rise to 50% in 2026, while the fee for upholstered wooden furniture—such as sofas or chairs—was projected to increase to 30%.
This decision indicates that, for the time being, the 25% tariff remains applicable on all these items until at least January 1, 2027.
A shopper examines kitchen cabinets at an IKEA location on September 26, 2025, in Emeryville, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
The White House mentioned "productive discussions with trade partners to tackle trade reciprocity and national security issues regarding wood product imports."
Furniture costs have already been on the rise—the latest inflation report indicates that prices for living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture surged by 4.6% in November compared to the previous year.
Following the White House’s initial announcement of the tariffs, shares of companies that import furniture from abroad, such as Restoration Hardware, Wayfair, and Williams Sonoma, experienced a decline.
Given many households’ worries about affordability and escalating prices, President Trump has already reduced tariffs on over 200 food items, including coffee and bananas.
Sourse: abcnews.go.com