Yorkshire Bed Firms Sound Alarm Over Surge In Chinese Imports

Yorkshire Bed Firms Sound Alarm Over Surge In Chinese Imports

Leaders in Yorkshire’s bed and mattress sector are warning that new US tariffs on Chinese imports could trigger a flood of potentially unsafe products into the UK market, undermining local manufacturers and putting consumers at risk. The United States has imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese-manufactured goods, prompting concern that exporters will turn to the UK as an alternative market.

Yorkshire Bed Industry Warns Of Influx Of Unsafe Mattresses Following US Tariffs On Chinese Imports - The Yorkshire Press

Bed industry leaders in Yorkshire are raising the alarm over the potential knock-on effects of new US tariffs on Chinese products, warning that the UK could see a surge in unsafe, non-compliant mattresses entering the market. The United States recently imposed a 145% import duty on Chinese-manufactured goods, making it increasingly difficult for Chinese exporters to sell there. As a result, manufacturers are expected to turn to alternative marke…