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Fireworks Costs Double, Towns Cancel Events Amid Tariffs

7/3/2026

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U.S. towns see July 4, 2026 fireworks costs rise after tariffs on imports increased.
Kirkwood, Missouri’s display doubled to $50,000, with $45,000 raised from sponsors, said Kyle Henke.
St. Louis County, Missouri cancelled its $46,000 JB Blast event after sponsors could not meet the cost, said Alyssa Hui-Anderson.
Kansas-City retailers kept fireworks prices steady by absorbing profit and tariff refunds despite a 20 % shipping cost rise, said owners Joe DiGiovanni and Christian Jones.

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U.S. towns see July 4, 2026 fireworks costs rise after tariffs on imports increased.
Kirkwood, Missouri’s display doubled to $50,000, with $45,000 raised from sponsors, said Kyle Henke.
St. Louis County, Missouri cancelled its $46,000 JB Blast event after sponsors could not meet the cost, said Alyssa Hui-Anderson.
Kansas-City retailers kept fireworks prices steady by absorbing profit and tariff refunds despite a 20 % shipping cost rise, said owners Joe DiGiovanni and Christian Jones.