Group 1 - The article discusses the recent announcement by President Trump regarding new tariffs on various imported products, including a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and a 30% tariff on imported furniture, effective from October 1 [2][3] - The potential impact of these tariffs on Southeast Asia and China's sanitary ceramics, finished furniture, and kitchen cabinet industries is highlighted, with expectations that U.S. consumers will bear most of the cost [3] - Historical data shows that China's finished furniture exports to the U.S. experienced a decline of 7% and 9% in April and May due to tariff factors, but rebounded with a 1.25% increase in June as tensions eased [3] Group 2 - Despite the high tariffs, Chinese sanitary products may still be priced lower than U.S. manufactured goods, as illustrated by a case where a Chinese showerhead priced at $129 would cost $239 if manufactured in the U.S. [4] - In 2024, China's sanitary ceramics exports are projected to reach 110 million units, with a total export value of $15.64 billion, making the U.S. the largest export destination [4] - The U.S. is the largest furniture import market globally, with an import value of $27.14 billion for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, heavily reliant on imports from Vietnam and China [5]
特朗普“关税大棒”砸向建材家具
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-09-26 15:34