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December 6, 2021

Christmas trees in short supply

SEATTLE — Washingtonians should expect less choice and higher prices when selecting this year's Christmas tree — whether it be real or artificial.

According to industry experts quoted in the Seattle Times, American shoppers should expect to have fewer choices and pay up to 30% more. The issues are the result of ongoing inflation and supply chain problems as well as an unusually hot summer that effected this year's crop of real trees. A truck driver shortage is also making it harder to transport trees of all kinds to stores and tree lots. Experts are advising people to shop early.


 
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