CRA Updates

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…

Last year, President Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) into law. Among other provisions, the bill cut significant funding for federal social programs, shifting substantial financial obligations onto state…

On December 1st, the Sansad (the Parliament of India), introduced two tax bills that would significantly raise levies on tobacco products, as the national General Services Tax frameworks near expiration.…

In early October, South Hadley, Massachusetts, became the 18th town in the Commonwealth to adopt a Nicotine Free Generation (NFG) policy. The unanimous vote by the town board of health…

Cigar Rights of America is proud to announce the release of the 2025 Winter Freedom Sampler, a limited-edition collection showcasing some of the most acclaimed cigars in the world. Curated…

The Eleventh Conference of Parties (COP11) to the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control took place November 17-22, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland marking one of the most important…

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…

New Legislative Proposals in New Jersey and Florida Show Growing State-Level Pressure on Tobacco Policy As we move through the final stretch of the year, two new state bills have…

On October 27th, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) appealed the decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia that struck down its 2020 rule…

The Maldives, a tiny island nation located in the Indian Ocean, became the world’s first country to implement a Nicotine-Free Generation (NFG) policy on November 1st.  In adopting the policy,…