President Trump has launched a major tariff investigation into imported furniture, aiming to boost domestic production and reinvigorate job markets in classic manufacturing states like North Carolina and Michigan. This action reflects his ongoing commitment to revitalizing American industry using strong trade enforcement.
President Trump announced on August 22, 2025, via Truth Social, a “major” tariff investigation into furniture imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which allows economic considerations—including national security—to form the basis for duties.
He declared the probe will be completed within 50 days, possibly reinforcing tariffs currently in place and shielding them from legal challenges. Trump emphasized the policy’s intent “to bring the Furniture Business back to North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, and States all across the Union”.
The announcement immediately rattled markets: shares of import-reliant furniture retailers like Wayfair, Williams-Sonoma, and RH plunged between 3% and 7%, while domestic producers such as La‑Z‑Boy and Ethan Allen climbed 3–5%.
