Domestic bedding footprint grows: Impact of latest antidumping petition still on horizon.

The domestic manufacturing footprint of the bedding industry in the United States is growing as mattress makers continue to open and expand factories in the country. The impact of the third antidumping petition against mattresses from a dozen countries is still uncertain, but imports from those countries have significantly decreased since the petition was filed. Many mattress producers from Mexico, Italy, and other countries included in the complaint have set up factories in the United States to avoid potential tariffs. However, the mattress industry as a whole is facing challenges, with sluggish sales and a stagnant housing market hindering recovery. Despite the current difficulties, industry executives remain hopeful for a turnaround in the near future. [Extracted from the article]

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