America imports 99% of its fireworks from China

24 days ago

The tea dumped during the Boston Tea Party was Chinese, as was the Dutch tea colonists drank instead; the rebellion was about self-determination in commerce, not tea origin.
Most U.S. consumer fireworks (99%) and many professional displays (90%) come from China, reflecting American freedom to choose global suppliers like Liuyang, a specialist hub.
Fireworks production is labor-intensive and hazardous, unsuitable for modern automated manufacturing, making trade with Chinese specialists a practical and safe choice.
The Boston Tea Party protesters were smugglers defying British monopoly laws to access Dutch tea (also Chinese), emphasizing the core issue of self-determination over goods.
American independence thrives on trade and specialization, allowing the U.S. to focus on exports like entertainment, technology, and agriculture, enriching both trading partners.
This aligns with Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' (1776), advocating specialization and trade, celebrating 250 years of U.S. independence and economic principles.

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