Trump Delays New Tariff Hike on Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets

President Donald Trump delayed tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities, easing the pace of his levies as voter frustration over price levels continues to simmer.

The White House published a fact sheet on the presidential proclamation late Wednesday, while Trump hosted a New Year’s Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

The higher tariffs were due to take effect Thursday, but are now set to take effect Jan. 1, 2027, according to the fact sheet.

Under a September proclamation, Trump had originally directed that tariffs on “certain upholstered wooden products” would rise to 30% on ...