Nearly all respondents are taking or planning to take measures including canceling shipments, shifting sourcing and reducing workforces.

ROSEMONT, IL (May 20, 2025) – Companies that sell home and housewares products continue to struggle with substantial tariffs, according to a new survey of International Housewares Association (IHA) members. The survey shows 87% have been impacted significantly (97% have been impacted significantly or somewhat), and many have already canceled product shipments, increased retail prices and/or reduced their workforce.

“While the recent 90-day reduction in the 145% tariffs from China was a welcome development, this survey demonstrates the ongoing, substantial impact of tariffs on home and housewares companies – and ultimately, retailers and consumers,” said Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO. “Our members are telling us the current landscape is extremely challenging and making it very difficult for their businesses to succeed.”

Key survey findings on how companies have already responded include:

  • 90% have delayed or cancelled product shipments.
  • 72% have absorbed cost increases.
  • 62% have increased retail prices.
  • 27% have reduced their workforce.
  • 47% have shifted manufacturing to other foreign countries.
  • 8% have shifted manufacturing to the United States.

Key findings on how companies anticipate having to respond include:

  • 74% anticipate delaying or canceling product shipments in the future.
  • 54% anticipate absorbing cost increases.
  • 41% anticipate having to reduce their workforce.
  • 60% anticipate shifting manufacturing to other foreign countries.
  • 13% anticipate shifting manufacturing to the United States.

The survey also shows that most home and housewares companies currently manufacture their products in China.

When asked the top three countries where they manufacture products, 93% selected China. That was followed by India (24%), Vietnam (20%), Taiwan (8%), EU and Europe (7%), Indonesia (7%), Thailand (5%) and Mexico (3%).

A complete list of these initiatives and resources – including U.S. manufacturers, bonded warehouses, and the latest news and updates – can be found in the new Tariff Resources section of IHA’s website.