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Eddie Glenn, third-generation owner of Glenn Furniture Co. in Hampton, is trying to absorb increasing costs without raising sticker prices.

But Glenn said he can only keep prices so low and keep the lights on.

“I’m going to try to ride it out for another year or so,” he said, as retirement is just over the horizon. “I just wish more people would buy local — buy their furniture and anything from a brick-and-mortar store to support the local economy.”

Home furnishings are more expensive due to tariffs enacted on imports by the Trump administration. A 25% tariff on upholstered wooden products, including couches, sofas and chairs, went into effect on Oct. 14. It is set to increase to 30% on Jan. 1.

The 8,000-square-foot Glenn Furniture, started

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