Mike Copperman
On March 11th and 12th, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced a new round of investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting the…
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The most salient theme in recent months is trade policy and its direct impact on our capacity to grow, produce, and market premium cigars. The Trump administration’s 2025-2026 tariff policies…
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As we begin 2026, it’s worth pausing to take stock of what 2025 told us about the state of the premium cigar industry—and the forces shaping its future. 2025 was…
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The premium cigar industry is entering one of its most consequential periods, facing major challenges in international trade and domestic regulation. CRA is fully engaged in Washington, California, and state…
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Washington, DC: In the final days of its blockbuster 2024 term, the Supreme Court released two significant decisions on Executive Agencies’ regulatory power: Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Corner Post…
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