Tariffs, economic pressures raise prices on holiday decorations

With the holiday season officially underway, the cost of holiday decorations is rising significantly this year, as tariffs push up prices for items like holiday light displays, Christmas trees, and even the presents underneath them. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports.

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