Amid the U.S.-China trade tensions, the San Francisco Zoo remains hopeful about bringing pandas to the city. Zoo CEO Tanya Peterson confirmed that plans are on track, with pandas expected by the year's end and open to the public by April 2026. While trade experts speculate on the impact of tariffs, as pandas are viewed as rentals, Peterson is confident they can classify the pandas under cultural exchanges to avoid any financial impasses. She is ready to make a case for an exemption if necessary.
Peterson even revealed the timeline, saying the pandas should arrive by the end of the year and if everything goes according to plan, the public could see them starting in April of 2026.
Trade experts say pandas are tricky. Technically, they're considered rentals, so they could be subject to tariffs. But, they're also a 'cultural exchange,' which wouldn't be taxed.
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