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Tariffs Drive Up Christmas Tree Prices by 15%

12/16/2025

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New U.S. tariffs have raised artificial Christmas tree prices by 10% to 15%, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
Lee Display and Balsam Brands report higher costs and reduced orders as tariffs bite.
Much of artificial trees are produced overseas, primarily in China, where labor is cheaper.
Balsam Brands found U.S. manufacturing would triple costs, prompting workforce cuts, price hikes, and a decline in U.S. sales.

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Story summary

New U.S. tariffs have raised artificial Christmas tree prices by 10% to 15%, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
Lee Display and Balsam Brands report higher costs and reduced orders as tariffs bite.
Much of artificial trees are produced overseas, primarily in China, where labor is cheaper.
Balsam Brands found U.S. manufacturing would triple costs, prompting workforce cuts, price hikes, and a decline in U.S. sales.