Ecuador flower sourcing looks different from Colombia’s on volume, tariff rate and destination mix. Here is what the Valentine’s 2026 numbers mean for U.S. buyers.
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Colombia Tariff Deal Could Be Signed in December: What Flower Buyers Should Do Now
A Colombia tariff deal could be signed in December, the trade minister says. Here is how grocery floral buyers should handle Valentine’s pre-books until then.
Sourcing Flowers from Colombia: A Buyer’s Guide to Volume, Risk and the 12.5% Tariff
Sourcing flowers from Colombia now means weighing a 12.5% U.S. tariff, higher wages and a stronger peso against the origin’s unmatched volume.
Colombia Flower Tariff: Trump Hints at Relief, but Buyers Shouldn’t Count on it Yet
The Colombia flower tariff of 12.5% could be lifted, but Trump’s Oct. 12 remark is not an order, so Valentine’s buyers should plan on current costs.
What the Canadian Flower Tariff at 50% Means for U.S. Floral Buyers
The Canadian flower tariff of 50% covers cut flowers, bulbs and foliage with no USMCA exemption, and U.S. buyers are rethinking sourcing.
Valentine’s Floral Program: What Supermarket Buyers Should Lock in Now
A Valentine’s floral program for 2027 should start from the 2026 Colombia and Ecuador season, with freight and duty status confirmed early.
Canadian Floral Sector Warns Tariffs Could Disrupt U.S. Supply
Canadian growers warn that tariffs covering C$210 million in annual flower exports could disrupt U.S. supplies of cut flowers, orchids and propagative material.
Colombian Floriculture Faces “Perfect Storm” with Economic Pressures
Since 2024, Colombian growers have been facing an increasingly adverse environment, including higher labor costs and a weaker dollar.
The Importance of Supporting Canadian Growers
Choosing Canadian-grown flowers helps support local growers, Canadian jobs and the broader floral industry.