US Antiques and Decorative Arts Hit Hard By Trump Tariffs

Import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, that took effect October 14, are reportedly causing unintentional harm to the international trade of antiques and decorative arts.The executive order signed on September 29 aimed to support domestic manufacturers by placing 25 percent tariffs on wood imports and products such as upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets. Imported softwood timber and lumber will see an increase of 10 percent due to the tariffs, while upholstered wooden products