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美关税政策“点燃”烟花生意不确定性
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-07-04 22:21

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government's tariff policy has significantly increased the cost of fireworks for American consumers, impacting the fireworks industry ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Group 1: Tariff Impact - The fireworks industry is heavily reliant on imports from China, with over 95% of fireworks sold in the U.S. coming from there [4] - The imposition of tariffs, potentially as high as 400%, has raised concerns about the viability of domestic fireworks production, which is not feasible due to a lack of resources in the U.S. [3] - Industry leaders have expressed that the current tariff situation has led to unprecedented volatility in pricing and supply chains [5] Group 2: Industry Response - Many small fireworks businesses are facing cash flow issues, leading some importers to halt deliveries to avoid high tariffs, resulting in shortages and price increases for consumers [7] - The American Pyrotechnics Association and the National Fireworks Association have urged the U.S. government for tariff exemptions, warning that failure to do so could severely damage the fireworks industry and jeopardize events like the 250th anniversary of the U.S. in 2026 [7] - If tariff exemptions are granted, prices are expected to rise by 10% to 15% next year; without exemptions, the increase could reach 35% to 45% [9]