May 8, 2026 10:02 AM
Trump’s China visit adds sparkle to July 4 celebrations for fireworks maker
Emblazoned on a box of Chinese fireworks is a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump raising his fist in defiance after a failed assassination bid in 2024, juxtaposed with the U.S. flag and the slogan "Fight for America". This year's celebrations for U.S. Independence Day on July 4 will be "a lot better" than last year, said Wilson Lam, U.S. business manager for Black Scorpion Fireworks in China's southern city of Liling. Last year manufacturers were struggling with tariff hikes of more than 1...