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Christmas Town's Vendors Struggle Amid Tariff Turmoil

4/19/2025

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Vendors Struggle Amid Tariffs

In Yiwu, China, dubbed "Christmas Town," the festive spirit is dimmed as vendors grapple with the fallout from Trump's tariffs, jeopardizing 90% of U.S. Christmas decorations. With long-standing partnerships strained and fears of a looming global recession, many are urgently seeking new markets to safeguard their futures.

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Vendors Struggle Amid Tariffs

In Yiwu, China, dubbed "Christmas Town," the festive spirit is dimmed as vendors grapple with the fallout from Trump's tariffs, jeopardizing 90% of U.S. Christmas decorations. With long-standing partnerships strained and fears of a looming global recession, many are urgently seeking new markets to safeguard their futures.

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