US EditionTrump's Tariffs Threaten July 4 Fireworks and 2026 Celebrations
- On April 2, President Donald Trump implemented tariffs that increased import taxes to 145% for most products from China, putting at risk the U.S. Supply of fireworks for this year’s July Fourth celebrations and the 2026 semiquincentennial.
- The tariffs came amid a trade war with China, causing many U.S. Fireworks wholesalers and distributors to cancel shipments and pause production due to uncertain trade policies.
- Fireworks companies report halted deliveries of 120,000 cases still stuck in China, with seasonal businesses and community groups depending on summer sales to meet financial needs.
- Michael Ingram, CEO of Missouri-based Fireworks Over America, emphasized the critical time sensitivity for their industry, noting that many seasonal businesses cannot afford to halt operations.
- Industry experts caution that removing tariffs at this stage may not allow supply to recover before major holidays, and restarting U.S. Production would require several years of effort, addressing only a small fraction—around 10%—of overall demand.
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Every year, the period from April to May is a peak season for US fireworks importers to get their products from China for the Independence Day fireworks celebrations on July 4, but due to Washington's steep tariffs on Chinese products including fireworks, the US' 249th birthday's fireworks celebrations may be significantly scaled back, according to US media reports.
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