Tariffs are painful, but like it or not, they’re working
It’s understandable that many in our industry are feeling uneasy about the latest tariff measures. Change of this magnitude never comes without disruption. But the …
Category: Regulatory
AHFA forum educates manufacturers on new packaging laws
Responsibility for packaging waste will be shifted away from consumers and municipalities and onto the companies that put products into commerce COLFAX, N.C. — At …
CPSC stepping up enforcement of recalls, AHFA presenter says
COLFAX, N.C. — At a recent presentation titled Recalls & Enforcement Under the New CPSC, Asha Allam, with Washington-based Cooley LLC, outlined what furniture makers, …
False Claims Act presents new risks for importers
The contrasts between the previous administration and the current one could not be starker, and nowhere is this more evident than in law enforcement, particularly …
10 out of 10 with Jim Tobin, president and CEO of the National Association of Home Builders
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher interviews the top executive of the NAHB on issues ranging from the inconsistent nature of homebuilding activity to the …
This week’s AHFA Regulatory Summit to address key issues
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance is presenting its annual Regulatory Summit this week, Aug. 20-21 at The Conference Center at Guilford Technical …
CPSC announces recall of 52,100 hybrid mattresses sold on Amazon
The agency also said the Chinese company that sold the products as Elitespace Home has not agreed to recall the mattresses or offer a remedy …
What are the implications of float glass, mirror duties on the furniture industry?
Potential duty rates of more than 300% could impact the cost of these types of materials imported from China or Malaysia WASHINGTON — Anytime there’s …
Domestic wood manufacturers poised for tariff-related growth
20% tariffs on Vietnam could create some additional demand for US-made furniture HIGH POINT — Domestic case goods manufacturers are optimistic that a spike in …
CPSC announces recall of 2,700 mattresses sold on Amazon
While no incidents or injuries have been reported, the agency said recalled units violate mandatory flammability standard for mattresses SEATTLE — The U.S. Consumer Product …
