By the 15th century, Europe was using fireworks for religious festivals and entertainment. Now, fireworks are synonymous with the summer holiday and with ringing in the new year.

But this year’s fireworks displays may look a little different and could be more costly. That’s because 99% of fireworks sold in the US come from China, which are facing tariffs of 30%.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Fireworks may be the symbol by which Americans celebrate independence from Great Britain, but they almost exclusively come from China. With President Donald Trump’s ...

Fireworks during the Macy’s Fourth of July celebration in New York in 2021. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg By Brendan Murray July 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM PDT Translate ...

PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- Southland law enforcement is warning the public not to ring in the new year with illegal fireworks. 2020 has forced many to give up on any celebrations during the ...

“This past New Year’s Eve showed us just what even moderate amounts of fireworks in the community can do, and there’s not enough sorries or apologies that can reverse the burns or the loss ...

In the short term, Carpenter says he’s keeping prices flat this Fourth of July season, hoping to weather the storm until the New Year’s fireworks season. “We’re hoping that they come to a resolution ...

Now, fireworks are synonymous with the summer holiday and with ringing in the new year. Shows have become elaborately choreographed displays that are often synced to live music.