CRA Updates

Recent developments in the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) have provided additional clarity regarding refunds for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). On March 4,…

On consecutive days last week (March 11th & March 12th), the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the initiation of a new round of investigations into the…

Legislation that would allow for the creation of new cigar bars across South Dakota has now passed both chambers of the state legislature. What HB 1215 Does South Dakota’s current…

Earlier this year, Oregon lawmakers considered legislation that would have significantly expanded restrictions on the sale and distribution of tobacco products within the state. Although the proposal initially posed concerns…

A newly introduced bill in the West Virginia Legislature would impose a significant tax increase on premium cigars, sharply raising costs for adult consumers and specialty retailers across the state.…

On Friday, February 20th, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, a case challenging the Trump Administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic…

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…

A bill introduced in the South Dakota Legislature would allow for the creation of new cigar bars across the state, giving local governments authority to issue licenses for establishments where…

Recently, legislators in Hawaii introduced House Bill 1532 (HB 1532), which is a targeted legislative fix aimed at correcting an unintended consequence of the state’s tobacco shipping laws. In recent…

Over the past several months, Cigar Rights of America has warned about the growing threat of state-level tax increases targeting premium cigars. As states confront mounting budget pressures tied to…