Overview

• President Trump's April 2 'Liberation Day' tariffs imposed a 145% duty on nearly all Chinese imports, including fireworks, creating steep cost pressures for the industry.
• Smaller fireworks companies face canceled shipments and prohibitive costs, leading many to scale back July 4 displays and pass higher prices onto consumers.
• China produces 75% of professional fireworks and 99% of consumer fireworks used in the U.S., leaving the industry highly vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.
• Domestic manufacturing cannot ramp up quickly due to safety regulations, labor shortages, and raw material constraints, leaving no short-term alternative for meeting demand.
• Industry groups have requested tariff exemptions from the White House, but no commitments have been made, jeopardizing preparations for the 2026 semiquincentennial celebrations.