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02.07.2025The Fireworks Industry: A Bright Future or a Fizzling Spark?The Fourth of July is a time for celebration. Fireworks light up the sky, painting it with colors and sounds that echo across the nation. But behind the dazzling displays lies a complex industry facing challenges. Tariffs, supply chain issu...
01.07.2025‘An American tradition’: Strong demand for fireworks nationally this yearSpecifically, profits are typically about 20% higher when the holiday is on a Friday or Saturday as opposed to a Tuesday or Wednesday, Karam said. On average, fireworks sales contribute over $2 billion annually to the U.S. economy, accordin...
01.07.2025Fireworks will light up this Fourth of July. Next year could be different if tariff talks fizzleNot the first time There were similar concerns in 2019 as trade talks between the U.S. and China dragged on. Industry groups had called on officials then to exempt fireworks from escalating tariffs. The American Pyrotechnics Association and...
16.06.2025What do tariffs on fireworks mean for July Fourth and America’s 250th in 2026?Just this week, Trump announced a deal with China that would include a 55% tariff on all Chinese goods coming to the United States. “It’s the uncertainty that really makes it a challenge for small businesses,” said Julie Heckman, executive ...
03.04.2025ALABAMA FIREWORKS BUSINESS OWNERS SPEAK OUT ON NEW 55% TARIFF THREATENING LOCAL CELEBRATIONSDOTHAN, AL, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Contact: Dusty McKinley, CEO Charles McKinley, CFO & Managing Partner Ill Eagle Fireworks & Pyro Productions Inc. Email: charlesm@pyroproductions.com Phone: 866-535-7976...
03.07.2024Map shows states where fireworks are legal or illegal on July 4, 2024Fireworks have become a staple of July Fourth celebrations across the United States, where towns and cities often host professional shows to mark the occasion each year. In some areas, smaller displays of less powerful fireworks pop up at p...
01.07.2023Americans expected to spend $100 million more this year on fireworksData: American Pyrotechnics Association; Chart: Axios Visuals Sales of consumer fireworks are set to grow by $100 million this year, a 4% increase from last year, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association. The intrigue: Sales of fi...
21.06.2023Prevent Blindness Declares June 28-July 4, 2023, as Third Annual Fireworks Safety Awareness Week, Seeking to Educate the Public on the Dangers of FireworksPrevent Blindness declares June 28 - July 4 as the Third Annual Fireworks Safety Awareness Week to educate consumers on the dangers of fireworks. CHICAGO (PRWEB) June 21, 2023 Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest nonprofit eye health and ...
01.07.2022Fireworks are going to cost a lot more this Fourth of JulySign up for the Fortune Features email list so you don’t miss our biggest features, exclusive interviews, and investigations. You’re not going to get as much bang for your buck when it comes to fireworks this Fourth of July. Sharply higher ...
29.06.2022The labor shortage and supply chain crisis could cancel your July 4 fireworksSign up for the Fortune Features email list so you don’t miss our biggest features, exclusive interviews, and investigations. Neither the labor shortage nor the supply-chain crisis are exactly news at this point. They have changed the face ...
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