Group 1 - The U.S. government is launching a significant tariff investigation on imported furniture, which is expected to impact the furniture industry and potentially bring manufacturing back to states like North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan [1] - The furniture import value in the U.S. for 2024 is approximately $25.5 billion, reflecting a 7% increase from 2023, with around 60% of imports coming from Vietnam and China [1] - Companies like Wayfair, RH, and Williams-Sonoma saw their stock prices drop following the announcement, while La-Z-Boy, which produces most of its furniture domestically, experienced a stock price increase [1] Group 2 - The new tariffs have already contributed to a 0.7% increase in home goods prices in July, adding further pressure to an industry already affected by previous tariffs [2] - Demand for new furniture has been declining over the past year, partly due to consumers waiting for lower interest rates and a slowdown in the real estate market [2] - Consumers are becoming more selective with discretionary spending due to persistent inflation, impacting sectors like dining, clothing, travel, and home decor [2]
特朗普关税大棒挥向进口家具 Wayfair(W.US)等零售商股价遭牵连