ALVIN, Texas – Early Christmas decorators might be in for a shock this holiday season as tariffs drive up prices on seasonal items across the board, with some retailers already cutting their holiday inventory by up to 20%.

“Things will be slightly more expensive this year due to tariffs,” says Jami Warner, Executive Director of the American Christmas Tree Association , a nonprofit education association that helps consumers choose the best Christmas trees for their families. “With a minimum of 30% tariff on Christmas trees and décor, and even higher for Christmas lights at 65%, consumers can expect to pay a little bit more.”

The impact is particularly significant given that 87% of Christmas decorations come from China, making most holiday items subject to these tariffs. The price incre

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