EU gifts 150,000 tulips to US

The European Union has gifted 150,000 tulips to the United States for its 250th anniversary, displayed on the National Mall in Washington. This 'tulip diplomacy' aims to promote Dutch flower exports amid rising import tariffs and shipping costs. The US is a crucial market for Dutch bulbs, with an annual export value of around 120 million euros.

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