Could tariffs impact the price of Mother's Day flowers?
Imported flowers are subject to 10% tariffs, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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Many people will buy a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day this weekend.
Bob Yedowitz, the owner of Emil Yedowitz Florist in Yonkers, said his company has about 400 deliveries for the holiday.
Yedowitz said many of the orders are made with flowers that come from Colombia and Ecuador.
The imported flowers are subject to 10% tariffs, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Although Yedowitz is keeping his costs the same this year, he said his prices could be pushed up in the future if his company starts to feel the impact of tariffs.
"Yeah, we're gonna have to increase prices, accordingly, just to maintain the same profit margin," Yedowitz said.
Yedowitz estimated that an average bouquet of his can cost a customer anywhere between $50 and $100.
