Colombia exports millions of cut flowers every year, and most of them end up in the US. But working in the flower business is not always rosy. Colombian flower-farm workers endure long hours, ...

With the holiday season in full bloom, a floral piece may be donning a nearby mantle or dinner table. Odds are that those seasonal pops of color stem from Colombia. The South American nation is the ...

BOGOTA, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Millions of Colombian roses arrived in the U.S. just in time for Valentine's Day, but growing economic challenges are threatening to wilt the romance for the world's ...

BOGOTA — Millions of Colombian roses arrived in the US just in time for Valentine’s Day, but growing economic challenges are threatening to wilt the romance for the world’s second-largest flower ...

- The tariff. A US duty on a set of Colombian products rose from 10% to 12.5% on July 24, 2026. - The sector. Cut flowers are among the goods affected, alongside some apparel, foods and cosmetics. - ...

Colombia’s flower industry has also been profligate in its use of a vital natural resource: fresh water. Producing a single rose bloom requires as much as three gallons of water, according to a study ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During the month of August, Colombian cities come alive with the vibrant hues of spring blossoms. They are accompanied by an array ...

Trump said in a social media post Sunday that he would immediately impose a blanket 25% tariff on all goods coming into the U.S. from Colombia, among other sanctions. The announcement came after ...

President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs on goods from Colombia could drive up the price of some items Americans buy every day. Trump said in a social media post Sunday that he would ...