Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on imported wood products, including a 10% duty on lumber and a 25% tariff on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered furniture. These measures, effective October 14, 2025, are justified under Section 232 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing national security concerns over the decline of the domestic wood industry.

The proclamation also warns that tariffs could rise to as much as 50% on certain products from countries that do not cooperate starting January 1, 2026.

Canada, the largest supplier of softwood lumber to the U.S., along with Vietnam and Mexico—key furniture exporters—are expected to be most affected. Canada has already earmarked $870 million in aid to support its softwood lumber sector.

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