This announcement is the latest case of President Trump abruptly backing off on threatened tariffs. On Wednesday, the president signed an order delaying adding *** 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities for *** year. Now the existing 25% import tax will remain on some of these products. The rate at which they are taxed was supposed to rise in the new year. Now that. Be delayed for 1 year and President Trump said the tariffs on furniture are needed to bolster American industry and protect national security. In November, the Supreme Court heard *** case about the president’s two sets of tariffs that do not involve these household products. *** decision in that case is expected to be released in the spring or early summer. In Washington, I’m Rachel Hirsheimer.
Trump delays increased tariffs on certain household products
President Donald Trump has postponed the implementation of higher tariffs on certain household products, citing ongoing trade discussions.
President Donald Trump delayed the planned increase in tariffs on some household products, citing ongoing trade talks as the reason for the postponement.On Wednesday, Trump signed an order delaying a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year. The existing 25% import tax on some of these products will remain, with the planned increase now set to be delayed until the following year.Trump said the tariffs on furniture are necessary to “bolster American industry and protect national security.”In November, the Supreme Court heard a case regarding the president’s two sets of tariffs that do not involve these household products, with a decision expected by spring or early summer.Throughout 2025, the president has threatened adding tariffs onto other products.He said a 100% tariff will be placed on any branded or patented pharmaceutical product, unless their manufacturing plant is in the United States. As of today, no levy has been put in place.Trump also wanted to impose a 100% tariff on any and all movies that are made outside the United States. Nothing has been placed on foreign films.With the tariffs in place, Trump posted on social media in November a dividend of at least $2,000 a person will be paid to everyone. The details about how and when this could happen are still unclear. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in November on ABC, this might not mean checks from the government. Instead, the rebate could be in the form of tax cuts.Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
President Donald Trump delayed the planned increase in tariffs on some household products, citing ongoing trade talks as the reason for the postponement.
On Wednesday, Trump signed an order delaying a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year.
The existing 25% import tax on some of these products will remain, with the planned increase now set to be delayed until the following year.
Trump said the tariffs on furniture are necessary to “bolster American industry and protect national security.”
In November, the Supreme Court heard a case regarding the president’s two sets of tariffs that do not involve these household products, with a decision expected by spring or early summer.
Throughout 2025, the president has threatened adding tariffs onto other products.
He said a 100% tariff will be placed on any branded or patented pharmaceutical product, unless their manufacturing plant is in the United States. As of today, no levy has been put in place.
Trump also wanted to impose a 100% tariff on any and all movies that are made outside the United States. Nothing has been placed on foreign films.
With the tariffs in place, Trump posted on social media in November a dividend of at least $2,000 a person will be paid to everyone. The details about how and when this could happen are still unclear. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in November on ABC, this might not mean checks from the government. Instead, the rebate could be in the form of tax cuts.
Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
