President Trump announced there will be fireworks at Mount Rushmore for Independence Day as he was signing the U.S.- China trade deal.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial has halted all fireworks since 2009, due to environmental issues. Dead trees caused by pine beetle infestations make the Black Hills National forest more susceptible to wildfires.

President Trump spoke with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem at the new trade deal ceremony and asked if he could do anything to bring the fireworks back to the national memorial.

“I called up our people and in 15 minutes got it approved and we will have the first fireworks display at Mount Rushmore, and I will try and get out there if I can,” stated Trump.

President Trump’s trip to Mount Rushmore would be the first trip out of town for the Independence Day celebration.

Governor Noem’s press secretary stated, “the forest has gained strength and advancements in pyrotechnics allow for a safe fireworks display.”