Tariffs impacting local flower shops ahead of Mother’s Day

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mother’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday, May 11, if you forgot) and if you’re looking to get a special mom some flowers, you might notice a wilt in your wallet.

Most of the flower shops in Springfield have items imported from other countries, whether that’s the soil or actual cut flowers.

Because the bulk of the blooms are coming from overseas, you might notice a difference in your Mother’s Day bouquets…

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