美国关税大棒挥向家具！但中国“家具王国”早已弃美转身

Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement by the U.S. government to impose significant tariffs on kitchen cabinets, bathroom sinks, and related materials, as well as upholstered furniture, is expected to impact China's home building materials industry, particularly in furniture production and exports [1][2]. Group 1: Impact on Chinese Furniture Industry - The U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and related materials, and a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture starting October 1 [1]. - China is the world's largest furniture producer, accounting for over 25% of global output and is also the leading exporter of furniture [1]. - In Guangdong's Lecong Town, known as the "furniture capital," local manufacturers have already shifted focus away from the U.S. market due to previous tariff announcements [1]. Group 2: Shift in Export Strategies - Many exporters are redirecting their products to domestic markets and exploring opportunities in India, Southeast Asia, and Africa [2]. - In Zhejiang's Anji region, which is a major office chair production base, the share of exports to the U.S. has decreased from over 60% to 30% due to tariff pressures [2]. - Local manufacturers have implemented smart reforms that reduced production costs by 18%, partially offsetting the impact of tariffs [2]. Group 3: U.S. Market Dynamics - The tariffs are part of a broader strategy to revitalize the furniture industry in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan [2]. - The U.S. furniture and wood products manufacturing jobs have halved, with only about 340,000 jobs remaining [2]. - Despite the tariffs, a California furniture buyer noted that Chinese suppliers' design optimization keeps overall procurement costs stable, indicating that Chinese products remain irreplaceable in the U.S. market [2].