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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Emma Rumney

Now Trump’s tariffs hit America’s supply of vapes as prices set to skyrocket

One in 20 adults in England smoke and vape (Alamy/PA) -

Shipments of vapes from China to the U.S. experienced a significant downturn in May compared to the previous year, according to official data.

The decline has been attributed to the impact of tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, coupled with increased measures against unauthorised e-cigarettes in the United States.

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