Springfield fireworks company pauses shipments from China because of tariff

Fireworks tariffs increase cost of celebrations for city and county

Tariffs on goods imported from China are taking a toll on the fireworks budget in Covington and Newton County.

Springfield fireworks company pauses shipments from China because of tariff

Without an exemption from the Chinese tariffs, fireworks associations say the industry would "cripple" before the U.S. celebrates 250 years in 2026

Tariffs, fireworks, and tariffs on fireworks

Quick news update in regard to the recent five break-ins in one night in the Platte City business community. “We are progressing well on those investigations,” said Platte City Police Chief Jeff Wilson on Tuesday night. He declined to elaborate, as the situation is still “an open investigation.” More on this next week, but happy to say we have awarded our 2025 Landmark English Award to a deserving Platte County High School graduating senior. It …