Mother's Day Flowers: Tariffs Hike Prices, but Demand Remains Strong

Tariffs add to the stress of Mother's Day for American florists. The price of flowers has doubled in some cases due to President Trump's tariffs. About 80% of flowers sold in the US are imported, with Colombia and Ecuador being major suppliers. A CNN report from the Los Angeles flower market shows wholesalers struggling with the uncertainty and higher costs. "A lot of the wholesalers here are still hoping that the tariffs will go away," says CNN correspondent Julia Vargas Jones, "but that means they can't plan accordingly." Despite the challenges, the flower market remains busy, a positive sign for the economy and for moms.