Chinese vape imports surge despite crackdown
December 09, 2025 by washingtonexaminer.com
Chinese vape imports surge despite crackdown
President Trump's efforts to reduce Chinese vape imports recorded a decrease from April to June, but a surge in July to October. Despite U.S. import declines since 2023, Chinese export data revealed a steady increase. Conflicting trade records show illicit vapes dominating the market, while efforts continue to curb their sale. Possible explanations include underreported imports and deceptive tactics by manufacturers. Investigations unveiled networks aiding illegal vape flow into the U.S. Officials seized significant amounts of illicit vapes, yet the total imported remains unaccounted for. Ongoing efforts to combat this issue involve increased enforcement actions and coordination between government agencies. The FDA and CBP play significant roles, with allocated funds for e-cigarette enforcement.
14.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 39.8 million current smokers in United States 17.10% of men are current smokers but only 11.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
