Florabundance sources 70% of its flowers from U.S. farms between mid-March and October, helping reduce the impact of global trade changes. As new import tariffs take effect in America, they felt the need to send out a message to their customers, florists, and event designers.
Here’s what Florabundance wishes to share with you.
New Tariffs on Floriculture Products
New tariffs on imported fresh cut flowers, foliage, and plant materials take effect April 5 & 9. As mentioned before, from mid-March through the end of October, approximately 70% of the flowers they source are American-grown. That means its clients benefit from fresher products, reduced international shipping risks, and insulation from shifting global trade policies.
President Trump recently announced a 10% 'universal' tariff on all imports effective April 5, and higher 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of countries starting April 9. These are in addition to existing tariffs that were already in place prior to April 2. Under the USMCA trade agreement, qualifying goods from Canada and Mexico—including flowers and foliage—will continue to be imported tariff-free for now.
Fresh Cut Flower, Plant Material
Below is a list of the floral industry’s biggest trading partners for fresh cut flowers, foliage, as well as plant cuttings used by growers.
These new tariffs also apply to plant cuttings and starter materials, many of which come from Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Kenya — essential sources for U.S. flower growers.
Supplies & Hardgoods Also Impacted
Hardgoods such as glassware, plastic containers, floral foam, and design tools are also affected, with significant increases in imports from:
These added costs may affect both wholesalers and florists as the season progresses.
Grower Support & Possible Negotiations Ahead
Florabundance says:
"Some of our trusted growers in South America are helping to absorb part of the cost increases tied to the new tariffs, working with us to keep pricing as stable as possible for our customers. Their support speaks to the strength of our global partnerships.
In addition, there are more than fifty countries affected by these tariffs that may negotiate trade terms with the U.S. administration. As diplomatic conversations evolve, there is hope that some tariffs may be revised or eliminated in the future.
Florabundance will continue to monitor the situation and keep our customers informed with real-time updates."
SAF Advocacy in Action
The Society of American Florists (SAF) is actively working with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the National Economic Council. Their mission is to:
- Emphasize the floral industry’s reliance on fresh imported products (which make up 85% of U.S. consumption).
- Highlight how tariffs affect small businesses operating on tight margins.
- Address tariffs imposed on countries where the U.S. has a trade surplus (e.g., Colombia, Chile, and Peru).
Visit SAF’s Tariff Resource Package, your hub for up-to-date information and actionable resources. There, you’ll find:
- The latest industry news about tariffs.
- On-demand videos featuring insights from SAF’s senior lobbyist and chief economist.
- Templates to communicate price changes to customers.
- Courses and articles with guidance on pricing, inflation, forecasting sales, controlling costs of goods, and more.
What You Can Do
In their recent note, Florabundance calls out to support American-grown flowers when possible, plan ahead, and diversify your sourcing with a trusted partner, stay informed—read tariff updates for florists.
Florabundance says:
"We’re here to support you through these changes—with consistent quality, trusted partnerships, and a strong network of American flower farmers."
Header image by @cagrownflowers. All other images by Florabundance, unless otherwise noted.
