Tariffs Take Root in For Local Florists Ahead of Spring Celebrations

Tariffs Take Root in For Local Florists Ahead of Spring Celebrations

As spring ushers in one of the busiest times for florists, local flower shops across Delmarva face rising costs driven by tariffs on imported goods — a potential thorn in the side of an otherwise booming season.

Local strawberry growers voice concerns over impact of tariffs, trade wars

People are spending the weekend enjoying food, rides, and festivities at the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival.However, it isn't all fun and games for local farmers. Strawberry growers are experiencing struggles this season with federal changes, trade wars, and tariffs.So far, the production looks good. All we need is consumption, Pedro Cardenas, a local strawberry grower, said.While strawberry farmers are experiencing a fruitful growing se…