The fireworks business boom on July 4th this year is likely to burn supply.
Some fireworks companies have warned that tariffs could be slower before America’s 250th birthday in 2026. The American Fireworks Association has warned about a shortage of supply between newly released products.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The fireworks industry is hoping to reach the holiday on July 4th, but trade tensions with China are worried that sales will be bust down to America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
Fireworks and fireworks distributors hope that fireworks will be exempt from President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports. Tariffs with China It will be held at 30% after the US and China agree to suspend the 90-day tariff increase. Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports peaked at 145% in April.
However, these charges could be shot when the suspension ends in August.
“There’s been a constant change in tariffs and it’s been a bit of a roller coaster since February,” said Julie Heckman, executive director of the American Fireworks Association.
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Fireworks are an American tradition, but they depend on Production in China.
The APA estimates that 99% of US backyard consumer fireworks come from China. Heckman said about 90% of professional display fireworks come from China as well.
The American Fireworks Association reports that 99% of consumer fireworks come from China. According to the APA, around 90% of professional display fireworks also come from China. (Fox News/Fox News)
“It’s almost impossible to produce fireworks in the US. It’s a very tedious process. Everything is made by hand,” Heckman said. “You’re dealing with explosives. They’re very sensitive to heat, humidity and friction. It’s a very dangerous job.”
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Fireworks prices remained stable on July 4th, but Heckman warned that supply could be low among newly released products. However, industry leaders believe that firework prices could rise next year.
“Essentially, all importers contacted suppliers in China and said, ‘Please don’t ship my product. I can’t afford to pay 145% customs duties,” Heckman said.
According to Julie Heckman, executive director of the American Fireworks Association, if tariffs are retracted in August, the supply of newly released fireworks imported from China is a shortage of supply. (Fox News/Fox News)
Nashville, Tennessee There is one of the July fireworks displays. For 30 minutes on Friday, £40,000 fireworks will soar over the Cumberland River.
Pyro is the guy behind Hughes, where Lansden Hill’s president. His crew bought fireworks for the July 4th celebration a year ago.
“The products we use here in Nashville aren’t in one container. They’re installed in many containers throughout the year,” Hill said. “The fireworks used at this year’s show didn’t affect any of the new tariffs.”
Nashville, Tennessee has one of the largest fourth nations in the July fireworks display. Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. says 40,000 pounds of fireworks will light the sky for 30 minutes on July 4th. (Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. / Fox News)
The July 4th celebration will benefit the cities that host them in great economic benefits. More than 355,000 people even appeared in the celebration in Nashville on July 4th last year. Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. reported that about 60% of the July 4th audience were visitors.
According to NCVC president and CEO Deana Ivey, each year visitors book around 30,000 hotel rooms and spend around $17.5 million during their July 4 holiday.
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“The money goes to school, go to the police, go to the sidewalks. All the public accommodations the community needs,” said Deana Ivey, NCVC president and CEO.