‘Complete shock’: Trump tariffs upend decorative arts trade in US

Trump Tariffs Impact Decorative Arts Trade in US

Dealers are reducing international purchases due to new import duties, with some tariffs set to rise to 50% in January 2026.

Trump has ordered tariffs on upholstered furniture to rise to 30% in 2026, and kitchen cabinets to 50%.

“I’m in complete shock,” says Millicent Ford Creech, a dealer of antique American and European furniture.

The tariffs, intended to support domestic producers, have caused damage to the international trade in antiques and decorative arts.

Author's summary: Trump's tariffs shock decorative arts trade.

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