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Trump announces 30% tariff on upholstered furniture
HIGH POINT — President Trump announced a new 30% tariff on upholstered furniture imports on Thursday, taking effect on Oct. 1. At this time, it is unclear whether the new tariffs will be in addition to previously announced tariffs. In addition to the upholstered furniture tariffs, Trump also announced new tariffs on branded drugs, heavy-duty trucks, kitchen cabinets and bathroom […]
Not wasting away: Hooker Furnishings to launch Margaritaville collection
Hooker Furnishings will launch the Margaritaville home collection at High Point Market, thanks to an exclusive licensing partnership.
Housing supply, affordability gap remain top of mind for potential homebuyers
Households earning $75,000 a year can only afford 21.2% of all home listings, according to the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com. In the 2025 Housing Affordability & Supply report released Thursday, NAR officials said that America’s housing affordability gap persists with less than one-fourth of all For Sale home listings economically feasible for potential buyers maki[...]
North Carolina furniture manufacturer: Business is great; Trump’s tariffs are one reason
HIGH POINT — Last fall, Chris Morris saw an opportunity in residential upholstery manufacturing and decided to revise his business strategy to accommodate it. With an eye on upholstery manufacturers seeking out a domestic, private-label partner, Morris created a plan to increase production for residential upholstery at his Vision Contract Manufacturing factory in High Point. Less than [&hellip[...]
