As Mother’s Day approaches, new tariffs are driving up the cost of imported flowers, putting pressure on an industry already dealing with economic strain.
According to CNN, the Society of American Florists said florists and wholesalers nationwide are adapting to the financial pressure much like they did during the pandemic and other past disruptions.
“While tariffs and cost increases are not welcome developments, the floral industry is remarkably resilient,” the group said in a statement.
The society noted that businesses are coping by ordering products earlier, strengthening relationships with growers and wholesalers, and planning ahead to manage rising costs.
In 2024, the U.S. imported roughly $2.26 billion worth of fresh-cut flowers, with Colombia supplying 60% and Ecuador 25%, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Meanwhile, a LendingTree survey shows Mother’s Day spending is down 14% this year, as shoppers pull back amid inflation and higher prices.
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