CRA Meets with Dominican Republic’s New Ambassador to Strengthen Ties on Premium Cigar Advocacy

On June 17th, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) met with María Isabel Castillo, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States, in a meeting aimed at reinforcing the shared economic and cultural interests surrounding premium cigars. The meeting, held at the Dominican Embassy in Washington, underscored CRA’s commitment to working with […]

High Taxes, Illicit Consequences: Europe’s Tobacco Policy at a Crossroads

Europe’s Push for Steep Tobacco Tax Hikes European policymakers are considering the first major increase in tobacco excise duties in over a decade. The European Commission is proposing a staggering 139% increase in the minimum tax on cigarettes,  from €90 to €215 per 1,000 units, and an unprecedented 1,092% increase on cigars, raising the rate […]

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