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CBP to step up importer identity checks starting Sept. 18

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin enhanced verification of importer information Sept. 18, with inaccurate or incomplete records potentially resulting in the…

adminAugust 19, 2026

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How North American trade uncertainty will impact home furnishings | Opinion

By Kevin Ford The United States, Mexico and Canada have a longstanding trade relationship that has aimed at mutually beneficial policies for the three countries…

adminAugust 7, 2026

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Container rates rise as Hormuz reopening talks advance

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adminAugust 7, 2026

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3 things to know about new tariffs for furniture importers

At a Glance: New tariffs add 10% to 12.5% duties on imports from 60 countries Tariffs stack with existing Section 301 and antidumping duties Canada…

adminJuly 24, 2026

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New 50% tariff on Canadian imports includes furniture

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adminJuly 21, 2026

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Importers gain another path to tariff refunds

WASHINGTON — Furniture importers have another opportunity to recover tariffs paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act after U.S. Customs and Border Protection expanded…

adminJune 30, 2026

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Tariff picture remains murky as Fed signals inflation concerns

Furniture importers hoping for broad relief from tariffs find themselves facing a policy environment that appears increasingly committed to maintaining trade duties even as Federal…

adminJune 18, 2026

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Spot rates surge as supply chain risks remain elevated

LONDON — Global container spot rates posted their largest weekly increase in months, as carriers pushed through higher pricing ahead of an early peak shipping…

adminJune 5, 2026

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Spot rates rise amid conflicting signals on Iran deal

Global container spot rates increased again last week as carriers continued to pass through higher operating costs tied to the war involving Iran, while uncertainty…

adminJune 1, 2026

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Tariff refund process ramps up as billions returned to importers

The federal government has begun returning billions of dollars in tariff payments to U.S. importers following the Supreme Court’s decision earlier this year striking down…

adminJune 1, 2026