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U.S. Proposes 100% Tariffs on Nicaraguan Imports — Industry Prepares for Possible Impact
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has floated tariffs of up to 100% on certain imports from Nicaragua and a possible suspension of CAFTA-DR preferences. Nicaragua’s premium-cigar ecosystem — anchored by Estelí, Jalapa, and Condega — and its network of smallholder farms would feel the first shockwaves. (Reuters coverage)
Oct 21, 20253 min read
California’s Unflavored Tobacco List: A Regulatory Earthquake for Premium Cigars
California has taken another bold and controversial step in tobacco regulation with the introduction of the Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL) — an official roster of tobacco products approved by the California Attorney General’s Office as “unflavored under the law.”
Oct 6, 20254 min read
Discovering the Art of AJ Fernandez Cigars
When I first encountered the world of premium cigars, I was immediately drawn to the craftsmanship and passion behind each stick. Among...
Oct 4, 20254 min read
AJ Fernandez: “Decenio” Celebrates Ten Years of New World—San Andrés Swagger, Everyday-Special Price
Few makers blend scale and soul like AJ Fernandez . Ten years after New World redefined value-to-quality expectations, the company is...
Oct 3, 20252 min read
Challenges and Resilience - The Fire at A.J. Fernandez's Factory in Esteli
The premium cigar industry is built on patience, precision, and artistry. But it is also an industry vulnerable to sudden disruption. In...
Sep 27, 20253 min read
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