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December 6, 2021
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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