Navigating Tariffs: How They Affect Your Flowers
At Foxgloves Flowers, we’re dedicated to bringing you the freshest, most beautiful blooms, and we want to keep you informed about any potential impacts from recent trade discussions between Canada and the US. We understand that tariffs can be a complex issue, and we want to alleviate any concerns you might have.
The Current Situation: Tariffs and Our Flowers
Right now, the situation is somewhat uncertain. While the US has thr
eatened to imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, and Canada has retaliated, it’s important to emphasize that the details of the affected products are still being finalized. Crucially, the Department of Finance has not yet included the flower and plant sector in the initial round. We are currently unaffected by these tariffs.
Transparency is our priority.
We source a significant portion of our blooms from all over the world, ensuring the diversity and beauty of our offerings. However, a relatively small percentage (under 5%) of our inventory originates from the US. While seasonal varieties like eucalyptus from California, leatherleaf, and tree ferns play a role, the majority (approximately 85%) of our flowers are locally sourced. This includes the exquisite B.C.-cut flowers and potted plants, our best-selling items.
Our Commitment to Local Flowers
We are a strong supporter of local businesses. Our priority will always be supporting local farmers and flower growers. Their contributions to the vibrant flower scene in our community are invaluable. Our commitment to local sourcing allows us to offer fresh, stunning flowers at competitive prices. We believe local flowers bring a tangible connection to our community, preserving the traditions, the beauty, and the livelihoods of our local partners.
Seasonal Sourcing and Our Approach to Imports
We carefully source flowers from different parts of the world to ensure a constantly evolving selection suitable for the seasons. While we import some items, we carefully evaluate the price difference between imported and local blooms. We prioritize local sourced flowers, selecting them over imports unless truly unavailable, or if the price difference is significant enough to be unreasonable and make us unable to remain competitive.
Your Bouquet, Our Commitment
The bottom line for you, our customer, is this: we’re committed to keeping Foxgloves Flowers as affordable and beautiful as possible. Our unwavering commitment is to support local growers, and to make sure that the stunning variety of flowers in your bouquets reflects the dedication we have to nurturing and supporting our local flower growing community.If any changes to the tariff situation affect our flower sources, we will, of course, update you promptly. In the meantime, we are confident that our commitment to local flowers, our careful sourcing strategies, and our dedication to competitive pricing will ensure that Foxgloves Flowers continues to offer you a stunning variety of fresh, beautiful blooms.
Thank you for supporting local.
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