Trump has more plans for ‘leveling the tariff playing field’
HIGH POINT — Earlier this week, in his address to a joint session of Congress, President Trump made it clear that tariffs are a key …
Category: Manufacturing
Suppliers react to tariffs with mix of price hikes, adjustments
Some changes were effective days before the Trump administration delayed the tariffs on Canada and Mexico from taking effect HIGH POINT — Under the strain …
Ethan Allen Mexico upholstery plant recognized as environmentally, socially responsible for 6th year
DANBURY, Conn. — For the sixth consecutive year, Ethan Allen’s upholstery manufacturing plant in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, has been honored as “Empresa Socialmente Responsible” (Environmentally …
Smith Leonard: December 2024 furniture orders rise 1% from December 2023
Meanwhile shipments decline 2% during same period, according to latest Furniture Insights report HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture rose 1% in December …
Lofty Design Expo introduces US buyers to capabilities of Turkish furniture producers
Event showcases a wide mix of upholstery and case goods mostly from Turkey but also from Brazil and China MIAMI — The recently concluded Lofty …
Trump administration imposes 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada
Meanwhile, an additional 10% tariff is being placed on China, effectively doubling the rate imposed last month WASHINGTON — In a move that will have …
CPSC announces recall of 3,300 China-made chests sold on Amazon
Agency said units violate the performance, labeling requirements of the STURDY Act and pose a tip-over and entrapment hazard WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer …
Sejov recalls 900 clothing storage units that pose tip-over hazard
CPSC said units violate the performance and warning label requirements of the STURDY Act WASHINGTON — A Chinese manufacturer that does business in the U.S. …
MotoMotion names Larry Little senior VP, sales
ARCADIA, Calif. — Motion and stationary upholstery resource MotoMotion has hired industry veteran Larry Little as senior vice president of sales, a new position. He …
Sauder recalls 15,800 tip-restraint kits sold with dressers, 4-drawer chests
Units can fail, posing a tip-over and entrapment hazard to children ARCHBOLD, Ohio — RTA manufacturer Sauder Woodworking has recalled 15,800 tip-restraint straps that came …
