Christmas is just around the corner but "a tree is hard to find"? US media: Inflation and transportation crisis will lead to high Christmas tree prices in the United States this year
[Global Times Comprehensive Report] A Christmas tree about 24 meters high arrived at Rockefeller Center in New York, USA on the 13th.
National Public Radio reported on the 13th that the tree will be lit on December 1, when it will be decorated with more than 50,000 colored lights, and there will be a 400 kg star on the top with 3 million stars. Crystal composition.
It is reported that the Christmas tree lighting ceremony has lasted for more than 80 years.
Although this giant Christmas tree has been praised by many Americans, they themselves face the dilemma of "a tree is hard to find" at Christmas.
According to reports, inflation and the transportation crisis will lead to high Christmas tree prices in the United States this year, causing some varieties to fall short of demand.
A forest farmer in New Hampshire, USA, said: "I have increased my cultivation costs and wage costs by more than 50%," which will cause consumers to pay at least 10% more.
Some forest farms have even begun to implement an appointment system to balance enthusiastic consumers and limited labor relations.
In addition, affected by factors such as high temperature weather and frequent wildfires this summer, the overall production of the Christmas tree planting industry in the United States will be reduced by about 40% this year.
O'Connor, executive director of the American Christmas Tree Association, said that labor costs continue to rise, and the accompanying increase in transportation costs also has a huge impact on consumers buying Christmas trees.
Reeves, the owner of the gift shop, said that as the range of choices is becoming more and more limited, it is recommended that people buy popular varieties such as fir as soon as possible.
(Cao Ying)