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Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari Defends Long-Term Leadership as Activist Challenge Revives Governance Debate

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Ethan Allen’s veteran CEO Farooq Kathwari points to vertical integration, North American manufacturing, a debt-free balance sheet and dividends as evidence of resilience. TFT examines the activist challenge, softer sales, governance questions and what the company must prove next.

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Kashmiri-Born Entrepreneur’s Insight: Furniture Sector Braces for Tariff Headwinds Despite Court Ruling

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Despite a major U.S. court ruling, furniture tariffs remain a key concern for global manufacturers and exporters. A Kashmiri-born entrepreneur and industry leaders highlight how ongoing duties continue to influence supply chains, costs and export strategies.

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