Real or Fake? There’s a War Over Christmas … Trees. - The New York Times

Summary

A debate is ongoing in the U.S. regarding the preference for real versus artificial Christmas trees, with some reports indicating that tariffs imposed during the Trump administration have contributed to rising prices for artificial trees and decorations (Financial Times). Despite the higher costs, many Americans continue to favor artificial trees, even though a majority are not manufactured domestically (niagara-gazette.com).