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China Fuels Boom in Backyard Fireworks

Cheap exports drives U.S. trend for do-it-yourself shows

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 29, 2007 3:58 PM CDT

(Newser) – Inexpensive fireworks imported from China have led to a resurgence in do-it-yourself, backyard fireworks displays in the US, even as public shows have been scaled back due to post 9/11 regulations. Fireworks sales are soaring in this country, with revenue up to $900M last year,...   Read full story »

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