President Donald Trump said the United States will impose tariffs on imported furniture following the completion of an ongoing investigation.
“Furniture coming from other countries into the United States will be tariffed at a rate yet to be determined,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He said the measure is intended to support furniture manufacturing in states including North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan.
Trump did not specify which agency is conducting the investigation but said it will conclude within 50 days.
Separately, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro reiterated criticism of India over its purchases of Russian oil. He said the administration’s planned 50% punitive tariffs on Indian imports are expected to take effect next week.
“India doesn’t appear to want to recognize its role in the bloodshed. It simply doesn’t. It’s cozying up to Xi Jinping,” Navarro told reporters at the White House.
In New Delhi, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong expressed support for India, saying Beijing opposed the U.S. measures.
“The United States has imposed tariffs of up to 50% on India, and it has even threatened more. China firmly opposes this,” Xu said.
In Ottawa, Canadian officials confirmed the government will remove its retaliatory tariffs to align with U.S. exemptions under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to make a formal announcement.
The developments follow Thursday’s announcement of a U.S.–European Union trade framework, reached on July 27. Under the deal, Washington will impose a 15% tariff on most EU imports, including automobiles, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and lumber. Wine and spirits are excluded. In return, the EU will eliminate tariffs on U.S. industrial goods and expand access for U.S. seafood and agricultural exports.
Negotiations with Canada, Mexico, and China are expected to be the focus of U.S. trade policy in the coming months. Earlier this month, Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on multiple U.S. trading partners.