“Voters should know that Michael Whatley has been a staunch supporter of these tariffs—policies that hurt our state’s economy, families, and future growth.”

A Lenoir furniture designer, part of North Carolina’s iconic furniture industry, is shedding light on Michael Whatley’s support for reckless tariffs that threaten jobs, raise costs on consumers, and hurt North Carolina’s furniture industry.

DC insider Michael Whatley has championed reckless trade war escalations, calling it “record setting in terms of […] effectiveness” and supporting it “wholeheartedly.”

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High Point Enterprise: LETTER: Whatley backs damaging tariffs

November 15, 2025

• Our showroom draws buyers from more than 20 countries, helping strengthen High Point’s position as the world’s leading destination for international furniture trade.

• This global reach supports growth and creates jobs across warehousing, logistics, sales, and delivery — while providing retailers and consumers with fashion-forward, high-quality furniture at exceptional value.

• But tariffs are threatening that success. Businesses like ours have tried to absorb added costs, yet the increases are too steep to sustain. Those costs inevitably flow to consumers, raising prices and reducing demand. Furniture is a “want-to-have” purchase — when prices rise, sales decline, and jobs follow.

• As North Carolina prepares for its U.S. Senate race next November, voters should know that Michael Whatley has been a staunch supporter of these tariffs — policies that hurt our state’s economy, families, and future growth.

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