
The vast majority of artificial Christmas trees, lights and other holidays decorations are imported — mostly from China.
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Christmas Decorations Come With Higher Price Tag This Holiday Season Thanks to Tariffs
Higher levies already added millions of dollars in unexpected expenses in a sector that orders artificial trees and ornaments months ahead of time
The Christmas-decorations industry is hoping Donald Trump’s tariffs don’t ruin the holidays.
The vast majority of artificial Christmas trees, lights and other decor are imported — mostly from China. Because seasonal items typically need to be shipped months ahead of time, stiffer levies already added millions of dollars in unexpected costs.