If you’ve been tracking the tariff landscape over the past year, you know it’s been an uncertain time—especially for anyone involved in renovations, new builds or FF&E procurement (furniture, fixtures and equipment). 

The first week of 2026 brought a moment of relief: a one-year delay on the previously scheduled tariff increases for wood products, including furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. 

Read 2026 State of Procurement 

Tariff relief: A snapshot 

For Entegra clients including hotels, restaurants, senior living communities and other hospitality-centric operations, this is an important development worth unpacking. 

Under the original plan: 

• Tariff rates on kitchen cabinets and vanities produced outside of the U.S. were scheduled to double to 50% as of January 1.
• Duties on sofas, armchairs and upholstered furniture overall were also set to rise from 25% to 30% at the start of 2026. 

FF&E tariff relief: what changed? 

• Existing tariffs will remain at 25% through 2026
• No new cost escalations—for now—on critical FF&E items
• No specific timeline was provided for when a final decision on the delayed tariffs will be made.¹ 

Why this matters for business operators 

The originally planned tariff increases would have had ripple effects across: 

• Renovations
• New development
• Brand-mandated refresh cycles
• Budget forecasting and long-range capital planning 

By keeping tariffs flat, businesses are getting a reprieve—one that helps operators, owners, and procurement teams maintain momentum and invest in facility improvements while avoiding unexpected price hikes. 

Entegra tracks tariffs—so our clients don’t have to 

Supply chain management in hospitality is more important than ever. When you have a team of 250+ supply chain managers on your side, like Entegra clients do, hospitality-minded operators are able to:

• Stay ahead of disruptions — before they hit your bottom line: Tariff changes, supply chain upheavals, regulatory updates — Entegra tracks them all so you can stay focused on running your business instead of monitoring policy shifts.
• Get simple, actionable guidance on complex industry changes: No jargon. No digging through announcements. Just clear, concise insights on what developments actually mean for your costs and timelines.
• Make confident, budget-focused decisions: Whether it’s adjusting procurement plans or choosing the right FF&E supplier, Entegra experts and supplier network give you the clarity to act decisively.
• Access competitive pricing: By leveraging Entegra’s negotiated supplier contracts to secure strong pricing on everything from FF&E to F&B—you’ll enjoy savings that would be difficult for most operators to achieve independently.
• Tap into procurement technology solutions: Track pricing increases and make data-driven purchasing decisions. 

Beyond a food GPO: Tap Entegra for non-food procurement too! 

A one year pause on escalating tariffs gives everyone breathing room. But it’s not a permanent fix—and the next phase of negotiations could reshape the landscape again. 

Dive into other procurement-related facts and stats in State of Procurement 2026, available for free here. 

If you want to secure procurement support—and up to 30% savings* — compared to supplier list prices, let's talk. Contact Entegra today. 

_{*Savings based when compared to supplier list prices} 
 

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