The Trump administration's trade war has raised the cost of everyday goods, appliances, and the overall cost of living. Now, the federal government is considering raising tariffs on foreign quartz, which will make your planned kitchen renovation that much more expensive.
The Quartz Manufacturing Alliance of America (QMAA) filed a petition with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) in September 2025 to investigate whether foreign quartz manufacturers are responsible for the decline of the domestic industry. In December, the USITC began its investigation.
