Tariffs on fireworks create constraints for upcoming holidays
The boom of fireworks might be quieter this year—and not just because of local bans. A steep tariff on Chinese imports, originally set at 145 percent and only recently eased, has sent prices soaring for the very products that fuel Fourth of July traditions. Small sellers are stretched thin, community shows are getting canceled, and even long-standing festivals are scrambling to cover rising costs. With no U.S. companies making fireworks, the impact is both economic and cultural—and it’s hitting home just in time for the summer holidays. Olivia Cohen with Cedar Rapids Gazette has the full story.
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