Unsteady future: Employees assembling furniture in a manufacturing plant in Muar, Johor. These companies are facing increased pressure due to a fresh round of US tariffs. — Photo courtesy of Muar Furniture Association
PETALING JAYA: With more than half of Malaysia’s furniture exports going to the United States, President Donald Trump’s decision to slap 25% tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered furniture is likely to hit the industry hard.
The local furniture industry is now looking to the government to provide support.
