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But with recent tariffs imposed on China, it has owners worried about buying shipments for parade throws. Once Fat Tuesday is over, it’s back to work for Toomey’s Mardi Gras in Mobile.

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MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Even though we almost have a full calendar year until Mardi Gras -- Toomey’s Mardi Gras owner Stephen Toomey is already sweating as the tariff war with China threatens to ...

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One strand of Mardi Gras beads can cost less than 25 cents. Meanwhile, throws like lab-created biodegradable beads and the flowers that the Krewe of Iris use now cost over twice as much.