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flag U.S. 30% tariffs on Chinese holiday goods are doubling prices and causing shortages as imports plummet.

flag U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, now at 30%, are raising holiday decoration prices across the country, with New York shoppers reporting double the cost of items like artificial trees and ornaments. flag Many products come from China’s Yiwu trade hub, and reduced imports—down to just four containers in late October from 204 a year earlier—have led retailers to cut stock by 25% and raise prices by 10%. flag Businesses like Christmas Designers face nearly $1.5 million in unexpected tariffs, forcing inventory cuts despite efforts to absorb costs. flag Consumers and retailers alike express concern over shortages and long-term affordability as U.S.-China trade talks resume, with uncertainty over whether tariffs will extend or escalate.

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