With nearly all of the aerial shells, paper rockets and sparkly fountains that fuel America’s Fourth of July celebrations being imported from China, volunteer groups like Johnson’s and cities big and small have been closely watching the negotiations.

The US is arguably never more dependent on China than on July 4, when the nation celebrates its rebellion against British rule with fireworks that are inevitably imported from China.

Blowin' stuff up is as Fourth of July as Bomb Pops and hot dogs. We get it — 'Merica. But all that explosive fun can have consequences. Why it matters: Fireworks are a blast, but they're also dangerous,

A tradition since 1976, the Macy's fireworks display has been a beloved part of America's Fourth of July celebration for nearly 50 years and features a dazzling array of rockets that light up the New York City skyline in a show like no other.

The final preparations are underway for the 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special for a night of dazzling pyrotechnics across New York City’s skyline, with a star-studded lineup of live performances by country artists,

Over the years, people always say, ‘Oh you work in the fireworks business! You must have all kinds of fireworks in your backyard.’ It’s kind of the last thing we want to do,” he tells Popular Science.