MAGA-branded vape seller has been buying its illicit supply from China — as founder lobbies against legislation that would cut it off

MAGA-branded vape seller has been buying its illicit supply from China — as founder lobbies against legislation that would cut it off

MAGA-branded vape company Fifty Bar has been boasting about revitalizing US manufacturing with its product -- even as founder Brady Bates lobbies against legislation that could cut off its supply of illicit e-cigs from China.

Vape Company Touting 'Built in USA' Products Pleads With Lawmakers to Not Cut Off His Chinese-Made Supply

The founder of a vape company is selling "Built in USA" products while importing disposable vapes from China and lobbying against industry regulations.

BOC seizes P53 million vape products

The Bureau of Customs confiscated unregistered vape products valued at P53 million at the Port of Manila recently.

Inside the Vape business: Big tobacco versus independent brands

In the changing landscape of the Vape industry, complex interactions between large corporations and independent brands continue to influence market trends and consumer preferences. This vibrant ecosystem is influenced not only by traditional players like Big tobacco, but also by new, smaller, innovative brands. Understanding this intricate relationship helps to understand the forces driving the market and the changing preferences of consumers. T…

Zhang Shengwei: the godfather of the vape industry

Zhang Shengwei quietly grew his online vape shop and now gives Big Tobacco a run for its money. Can he survive the backlash from regulators?

Looming Black Market Vapes: What the UK Can Learn from Illicit Tobacco Trade

The UK government is considering harsher regulations on vaping, including significant taxes and bans on flavoured e-liquid. But have policymakers truly considered the unintended consequences? The rise of illicit tobacco sales in the UK serves as a stark warning—when legal products become unaffordable or unavailable, the black market thrives. If the UK follows a similar path with vaping, we could see an unregulated underground trade that poses se…