What do tariffs on fireworks mean for July Fourth and America’s 250th in 2026?

By Katharine Wilson | kwilson@baltsun.com

Tariffs on China, which produces the vast majority of the world’s fireworks, aren’t expected to noticeably affect this year’s Fourth of July displays in Maryland. However, the companies behind the shows are already worried about supply — and even their own viability — as the U.S. prepares to mark its 250th birthday in 2026.

Before President Donald Trump began increasing tariffs on Chinese imports in February, Tim Jameson was looking to 2026...