Lumber futures contracts reached $524 on broad commodity market strength. The rally aligns with improving risk sentiment across equity markets, particularly in homebuilder stocks. Resistance near $537 is a level to watch. So, even if you're planning to buy American-made furniture, some of the wood used to build those pieces may be imported for whatever reason, meaning you're going to see the brunt of the added cost of those tariffs on your bill. Plus, if American makers are no longer competing with foreign furniture makers, they can raise their prices due to a lack of competition. When there's competition, businesses will lower prices to compete and get sales. Furniture is one household items homeowners should stock up on with tariffs looming . Lumber became one of the hottest commodities — before prices retreated to prepandemic levels when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates . A homebuilding slump further lowered demand. Futures prices for lumber climbed to $529 amid robust remodeling activity. Building materials distributors report inventory shortages, adding fuel to price momentum. Short-term moving averages signal continuation of the upward trend.