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Hormuz disruptions hit China’s Christmas capital — and holiday spending
Jami Warner Jami Warner

Hormuz disruptions hit China’s Christmas capital — and holiday spending

Key Points

  • Disrupted shipping and high oil prices due to the Iran war are raising costs for Chinese suppliers of Christmas decorations.

  • An estimated 87% of Christmas decor sold in the U.S. is sourced from China, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.

  • Manufacturers told CNBC that shoppers will likely have to pay higher prices to match rising costs of plastic and other materials.

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