Trump’s tariffs could fizzle fireworks, an American tradition that’s 95 percent made in China

Of the 250 million pounds of fireworks that are imported by the United States each year, nearly 95 percent come from China, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association. By Taylor Telford Taylor Telford Reporter covering national and breaking news Email Bio Follow May 24 at 4:39 PM The escalating trade clash between the United States and China has sent thousands of U.S. companies scrambling to determine whether they could source goods from other countries to escape higher tariffs.

Trump’s showdown with Beijing has nothing to do with fireworks, but they have nonetheless been brought into the fray of the trade war and its headline issues: trade imbalances, government subsidies, intellectual property and global economic health. And while Trump has repeatedly suggested that companies can sidestep the tariffs by moving manufacturing to the United States, that is not an option for domestic fireworks sellers.

And if the industry can’t win an exemption before tariffs take effect this summer, the levy will cut deeply into the revenue streams of legions of small businesses, local economies, and the school groups and nonprofits that rely on fireworks for fundraisers. Steven Houser, secretary of the National Fireworks Association, said he’s heard from many of the group’s 1,200 members, who are frantically trying to understand what’s happening.

“I just explained the future potential crisis in our industry,” said Zoldan, 70, who has been in the business since he was a teen, selling firecrackers to friends out of the back of his mother’s Impala. “We help Americans celebrate America’s birthday, and the majority of these people aren’t those with a high income. If this fourth tranche passes, those people will be hit hard.”

Trump began imposing tariffs on Chinese imports last year, and the economic impact has been mixed. Some companies have worked to absorb the cost, limiting the effect on consumers. But others have passed it along to their customers, and Zoldan said fireworks margins are slim enough that he predicted a similar result.

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When you start a WAR, beware of unforeseen consequences.

That is the best news I have heard all damn year. A a war veteran, I do not understand Americas obsession with explosions. I've had enough of them for ten lifetimes.

They just burn up money

Fahrenthold An attack on fireworks is a direct attack on his voter base.

Great news

Oh wow!!! Now that would be tragic, but absolutely hilarious!!! Egg on your face Time!!!

Good!!! I bet American fireworks are better

So much for that 4th of July celebration he's trying to steal from DC. Guessing if there are no fireworks, Trump WILL own the National 4th of July celebration

That’s good for the American manufacturing companies who make them. Let’s buy American made then there is no tariff!

Fahrenthold I wish that fireworks were banned in Ca. except for certain venues, like the rose bowl etc. The loud noises from the illegal fireworks due more harm to the wildlife, pets and birds than should be allowed. I have to medicate my pets so they don’t go insane.Please change the law!!!

Shows the issues with trading in the usa today if china was our enemy wed be in big trouble.We need change thats what Trumps trying to do

Not necessarily a bad thing. Fireworks are sources of air pollution, noise pollution and major fire hazards.

😢 Now Trump is killing the 4th! Is there anything that WAPO will not blame on Trump? They certainly haven’t blamed the booming economy on Trump? 🤔

Fahrenthold Now, is this going to mess up Trump's big take over the 4th & make it a propaganda filled pep rally hailing him?

How can this be true? Didn't realDonaldTrump repeatedly tell us that China was paying the tariffs? Oh, and trade wars are easy to win.

Good. Tired of everyone shooting them off. Dogs hate it too.

So better from now on make it here or someplace else

And your record streak of negative reporting continues into its 3rd year, if you guys could read a stat or ever got out of your offices you might figure out what your going bankrupt

Fireworks made in Mexico are WAY BETTER than cheap ass Chinese fireworks anyway. Stop trying to poison the public’s mind. We support the tariffs

damian_godden Too loud anyway...

It should b 95% made n America

Fahrenthold This makes me happy if it means that trump doesn’t get his celebration!

A silver lining. They start fires, scare pets and are bad for the environment.

Wow, something good has come from Trump’s tariffs. Trump 2020 I guess

Who want a start up Made in USA fire stuff

They make them in Canada too.

& I AD/ADS

Well let’s hold off on the anti- dumping until July 5th.

Fahrenthold Fireworks were invented in China.

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WHY are 95% made in China?

GOOD! It is polluted ENOUGH right NOW in Washington DC! 😂☮️❗️🇺🇸.

Well that would just give more time for a speech of his telling us how he is our most favorite President!!..on the Fourth!!😮🤮😮

Welcome to the Trumpth of July.

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So there will be no fire and fury 😂😂😂🙈

this is dumbest article, why even write this?

I don’t feel like celebrating the 4th anyway.

Chinese invented fireworks you morons. It's their tradition and we just stole that too. Lol

Well, we know those 'Fireworks' are going to cost 25% more?

Thank goodness Electric ⚡️ is cleaner, prettier and quieter 😀 We won’t have to rely on China

So no need to have his big Fourth of July celebration here.

America cant make fireworks pfffff get out of here with that nonsense creatingjobs

😂

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