Unenthused

Near-synonyms: unexcited, uninterested, noncommittal, lukewarm

The Trump administration is betting that its favourite tool [tariffs] can return American furniture-making to its better days. Last month, as High Point [a city in North Carolina] readied itself for its big event [a trade fair featuring domestic manufacturers of furniture], America imposed a tariff of 25% on upholstered wooden furniture, vanities and kitchen cabinets. In January the rate will rise further, to 30% for furniture and 50% for cabinets. Yet many in the industry [who might in theory benefit from protectionism] are unenthused.