Cody Carden

By Cody Carden / June 5, 2026

United States: USTR Paves Way For Next Round of Trade Tariffs

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By Cody Carden / June 5, 2026

New York: New York State has officially introduced a proposal for a generational tobacco ban. The proposed legislation seeks to make it illegal for any person born after December 31,…

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New York Introduces Generational Tobacco Ban Legislation

By Cody Carden / June 5, 2026

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88), who represents portions of Westchester County including Scarsdale, Bronxville, and parts of New Rochelle and White Plains, has introduced Assembly Bill A11509, a Generational Tobacco Ban…

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Belgium Scraps Certain Elements of Plain Packaging Requirements

By Cody Carden / June 2, 2026

On June 1st, Belgium was expected to fully implement new plain packaging requirements for tobacco products, including cigars. However, in a notable development for the premium cigar industry, the Belgian…

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CRA Advances Post-Mehta Strategy Across Trade, Regulatory, and Federal Policy Fronts

By Cody Carden / June 1, 2026

As the premium cigar industry continues to navigate the post-Mehta regulatory landscape, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) remains actively engaged across multiple federal policy fronts to ensure that the legal…

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CRA at FDLI: Why Engagement in Federal Regulatory Forums Matters More Than Ever

By Cody Carden / May 25, 2026

This month, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) attended the 2026 Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) annual conference, an important gathering that brings together federal regulators, public health officials, legal…

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Oregon Supreme Court Upholds Washington County Flavor Ban, Opening the Door to Local Tobacco Regulation Across Oregon

By Cody Carden / May 25, 2026

Earlier this month, the Oregon Supreme Court issued a significant ruling upholding Washington County’s flavored tobacco ban, marking one of the most consequential state-level tobacco control decisions in recent years.…

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Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Allows Trump Section 122 Tariffs to Remain in Effect During Appeal

By Cody Carden / May 14, 2026

On May 12th, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a ruling temporarily pausing last week’s decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT), which had…

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Court of International Trade Rules Against Section 122 Tariffs

By Cody Carden / May 11, 2026

On May 7th, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a significant ruling striking down the Trump Administration’s 10 percent global tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade…

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U.K. Moves First on Nicotine-Free Generation—Canada May Be Next

By Cody Carden / May 6, 2026

The United Kingdom (UK) has taken a significant step in tobacco control policy with the passage of its Tobacco and Vapes Act, establishing a “smoke-free generation” framework that will gradually…

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