As the US approaches its 250th birthday in July 2026, a Missouri-based fireworks company is facing a critical shortage of crucial supplies from China. Stacy Blake’s business relies on imported fireworks from Chinese factories, but she claims President Donald Trump’s tariffs are to blame for her delayed orders. Despite softening tariff talk, concerns remain that the economic impact of new trade wars could be irreparable even if talks yield new deals soon.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/27/trump-tariffs-us-economy