How a trade war could blow up the U.S. fireworks supply

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How a trade war could blow up the U.S. fireworks supply

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Jul 4, 2019

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Taylor Telford explains how the United States became reliant on China for fireworks — and what the ongoing trade war might mean for future Fourth of July celebrations. And science reporter Lena Sun explains her obsession with sour cherries.

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Jul 4, 2019

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