FDA's Nicotine Limits May Cut Smoking to 1.4% but Spark $80B Black Market

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FDA's latest regulatory proposal aims to drastically reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes currently available in US markets.

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Biden administration's tobacco control measure cleared Office of Management and Budget review on January 3rd, advancing toward implementation.

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Former ATF assistant director warns reduced-nicotine mandate could spark $80 billion black market controlled by international crime syndicates.

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Studies project smoking rates could plummet to 1.4% by 2100 if strict nicotine limitations are enforced on tobacco products.

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Tax Foundation predicts $33 billion annual revenue loss if nicotine reduction leads to 90% decrease in legal cigarette sales.

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Currently, only one product - VLN King cigarettes - meets proposed ultra-low nicotine requirements for legal sales.

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Economic analysis reveals potential loss of 154,000 jobs and $30.6 billion yearly impact on national economy from regulation.

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Illicit cigarette trade already dominates certain states - 54% of New York's cigarettes entered through smuggling channels in 2022.

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Trump indicated support for the vaping industry during his campaign last year.

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Health experts emphasize smoking-related illnesses continue to cause deaths daily while regulatory decisions remain pending.

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