At Micro Plant Studio, we offer Christmas trees, wreaths, and other seasonal items imported from Canada. These tariffs will ultimately hurt small businesses that rely on these products during the holiday season, as the costs will be passed on to consumers. For instance, the cost of building a house will increase due to higher lumber prices.
Additionally, other tariffs will hurt hallmark holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Mother’s Day. Most roses and many other flowers available are not locally grown—they come from Central and South America, particularly Ecuador, the capital for growing commercial roses that are high quality. Tulips, on the other hand, are primarily imported from the Netherlands, known as the “tulip capital of the world” for its status as the leading producer of commercial tulip plants. The type of soil, temperature, and light conditions greatly influence where and how quickly these flowers can grow. On the East Coast, we can only source local dahlias, sunflowers, and a few other flowers, but they are available in limited quantities and at higher prices.
The U.S. economy is interconnected, and we depend on one another to create quality consumer products. Tariffs force small businesses to raise their prices, which can lead to supply chain disruptions, market uncertainty, and challenges in global trade.
As we face these changes in our country, I encourage you to support Micro Plant Studio and other small businesses. Many of us may have no choice but to shut our doors without your help.
Thank you for supporting Micro Plant Studio and helping us to stay in business!
