2025 Frequently Asked Questions

Will Christmas trees and holiday decor be more expensive this year?

Yes. A recent survey showed that 75% of holiday shoppers expect to spend more on decor and gifts due to higher prices.

How do tariffs affect the cost of Christmas trees and decorations?

Almost all imported Christmas decor is subject to tariffs of 30% or higher. For some items, like holiday lighting, the tariff can be as high as 63% on top of an existing 33% tariff. That’s why we are encouraging consumers to start looking for deals, early and often.

Will there be a shortage of Christmas trees and decor this year?

Major retailers have cut back their purchases by 15-20% due to the increased costs., and this will likely lead to early sell-outs and an undersupply of about 15% in the market for Christmas 2025. Again, this is a year where shopping early is the best way to find the best prices.

Are only artificial Christmas trees affected by these tariffs?

While 87% of Christmas decor comes from China, which includes artificial trees, consumers who purchase farm-grown trees will also be impacted. For example, the lights and trim used to decorate all trees are subject to the same tariffs, which will increase their cost.

Should there be tariffs on products like holiday decor?

Artificial trees and holiday decor are non-strategic goods, meaning they are not critical to national security or defense. The tariffs on these items are not expected to protect or bring back critical industries or jobs in the U.S. as these goods have never been manufactured on a large scale domestically. The process for making pre-lit artificial trees, for example, is time-intensive and relies on hand-stringing lights, which cannot be automated for mass production in the U.S.