‘Panic Mode’: Fireworks Display Companies Worry Tariffs Could Disrupt Industry

How Trump’s China tariffs are jeopardizing America’s fireworks extravaganzas - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

How Trump’s China tariffs are jeopardizing America’s fireworks extravaganzas - Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Trump's America First tariffs are raining on America's birthday parade

JIM WATSON/Getty, Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIFor a decade, Indiana businessman Bob Hamilton has operated six fireworks pop-ups in the weeks leading up to July 4. Most years, it's a great business — he says he brings in about $200,000 for a few weeks of work.But the trade war with China has meant that this year has been anything but normal. And anyone hoping to buy fireworks at the last minute — whether from Hamilton or from pop-ups scattered acros…

China trade war threatens US fireworks industry: Stars, Stripes and Sticker Shock

With their near-total reliance on Chinese imports, American fireworks companies have landed squarely in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s trade war with Beijing.China manufactures 99% of the fireworks enjoyed in backyards and about 90% of the professional-grade displays that dazzle the skies around the globe.The American fireworks industry warns that a 30% tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese imports could fizzle prepar…

‘Panic mode’: Fireworks display companies worry tariffs could disrupt industry

Fireworks display companies are ramping up for Fourth of July shows. But industry professionals are warning that tariffs and economic uncertainty could put next year’s shows at risk.

How the U.S.-China trade war could leave skies dark on the Fourth of July

There are few sights more dazzling than fireworks on the Fourth of July. Yet all the sparkle and sound on the most American day of the year relies almost solely on China, which is mired in a trade war with the United States that could disrupt fireworks displays across the country from big cities to backyard barbecues. The U.S. imported more than 120,000 tons of fireworks in 2023, with over 97% of them — including those displayed at Independence …

Tariffs affect U.S. Fourth of July fireworks boom

Fans of fireworks may have to settle for a little less bang for their buck this July 4th. That’s because “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have driven up the cost of Independence Day firecrackers for American consumers and