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Trump’s tariffs will increase July 4 barbecue costs: Democratic report
- President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to raise the costs of various products, including food and fireworks, according to Alan Rappeport of the New York Times.
- Fireworks account for a $2 billion industry in the U.S., with 99 percent imported from China, highlighting the impact of tariffs, according to Rappeport.
- Concerns over tariffs are resulting in financial strain for fireworks shops and local municipalities planning events, according to Schneitter-Blake, president of the National Fireworks Association.
- Tariffs have prompted lobbying for exemptions as industries warn about rising costs and potential product shortages, particularly for fireworks.
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