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Trump delays China tariff hike as inflation ticks higher
August 13, 2025

Trump delays China tariff hike as inflation ticks higher

Suspension lasts for another 90 days as costs for some imports, including furniture, rise.

Suspension lasts for another 90 days as costs for some imports, including furniture, rise.

Tariffs are the talk of the town in High Point
August 11, 2025

2025 import cargo levels projected to sink as tariffs soar

With U.S. tariffs peaking at rates not seen since the Great Depression, import volumes are expected to take a major hit in the latter months of this year.

With U.S. tariffs peaking at rates not seen since the Great Depression, import volumes are expected to take a major hit [...]

jbs couros showroom
August 8, 2025

Major leather supplier for furniture industry addresses Trump’s 50% tariff on Brazil

Many in the furniture industry are asking how the tariff might impact leather sourced from Brazil, as well as what might happen with hides sourced from China in the future.

Many in the furniture industry are asking how the tariff might impact leather sourced from Brazil, as well as what might[...]

cargo containers tariffs
August 5, 2025

Where things stand as Trump rolls out new tariff rates

Levies on imports from more than 90 countries are slated take effect Aug. 7; new penalties also target transshipments, suspend de minimis exemptions.

Levies on imports from more than 90 countries are slated take effect Aug. 7; new penalties also target transshipments, s[...]

Tariff definition with pink highlighter Depositphotos
July 7, 2025

Trump reveals new tariff rates for key partners, delays rollout to Aug. 1

Myanmar and Laos hit with steep 40% levies as White House scrambles to cut deals and again moves its self-imposed deadline.

Myanmar and Laos hit with steep 40% levies as White House scrambles to cut deals and again moves its self-imposed deadli[...]

Aerial view container ship carrying container in import export business logistic and transportation of international by container ship in the open sea.
June 20, 2025

Container shipping rates hold steady as market absorbs tariff shifts

Drewry World Container Index unchanged at $3,543; transpacific rates see sharp year-over-year gains.

Drewry World Container Index unchanged at $3,543; transpacific rates see sharp year-over-year gains.

financing, prices
June 16, 2025

Maison + Objet survey assesses international retail mood

The Maison&Objet Barometer #10 survey asked nearly 1,200 retailers, specifiers and brands about their businesses, not once, but twice.

The Maison&Objet Barometer #10 survey asked nearly 1,200 retailers, specifiers and brands about their businesses, no[...]

Hooker to part ways with chief administrative officer in continued cost cutting
June 13, 2025

Hooker Furnishings sharpens focus on cost savings as economic headwinds mount

Facing a challenging housing market and tariff uncertainty, Hooker is executing a $25 million phased cost reduction plan.

Facing a challenging housing market and tariff uncertainty, Hooker is executing a $25 million phased cost reduction plan[...]