but industry leaders say the move offers only modest relief amid ongoing cost pressures and weak U.S. demand.
Malaysia’s Furniture Industry Sees Limited Relief Despite US Tariff Delay
The U.S. postponed planned tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom vanities, keeping duties at 25% for now, but Malaysian furniture exporters say the delay does little to boost competitiveness or counter rising domestic production costs.