What do tariffs on fireworks mean for July Fourth and America’s 250th in 2026?

Fireworks retailer says now is the time to buy

Fireworks retailers in west Kentucky are recommending shoppers take advantage of a 90-day pause on tariffs to get the most bang for their buck this Fourth of July. Many fireworks are made in China, and tariffs implemented on imported goods…

Will tariffs impact Fourth of July fireworks?

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fourth of July is a few weeks away, and some consumers are worried about the impact of tariffs on the fireworks industry. While tariffs have officially hit the industry, some local shops are confident prices will not skyrocket, at least for summer 2025. According to Pyromaniac Fireworks Owner Gary Graham, some suppliers at the wholesale level have raised their prices by 10% to 20%. Inferno Fireworks officials said t…

What do tariffs on fireworks mean for July Fourth and America’s 250th in 2026?

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America's 250th birthday celebrations begin a year early

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The United States has a big birthday coming up next year, so big that the celebrations are beginning this year. July 4, 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, the event that signaled the birth of the United States. Celebrations will be happening all across the country, including here in Mississippi. Nancy Carpenter, Development Director for the State of Mississippi for Ame…