Furniture Industry Weighs In On Tariffs
Posted On
October 09, 2025
The new Section 232 tariffs affect imports of wood-based upholstered chairs, cabinets, and vanities. Industry executives are reacting and adapting to the change. Demand for locally made furniture is strong enough that the Vaughan-Bassett Furniture plant in Virginia has added hours and overtime to keep up. The company president confirmed that demand has risen as tariffs made imports less attractive, creating support for American-made goods.
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