Little joy for local furniture players


PETALING JAYA: The decision by the United States to delay ­higher tariffs on selected furniture products offers limited relief to Malaysian manufacturers amid rising domestic costs and weak demand in the United States, say industry players.

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump postponed planned tariff hikes on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities, keeping the current 25% rate in place.

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