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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
Arturo Fuente: Strategic Pivots, OpusX Society Three-Packs, and a European Reset
When a legacy house like Arturo Fuente tweaks its playbook, the entire premium market pays attention. This fall, two moves defined the...
Oct 3, 20253 min read
Casa Fuente Las Vegas to Close After Nearly Two Decades of Premium Cigar Excellence
For nearly 20 years, Casa Fuente Las Vegas has been one of the most iconic cigar lounges in the world, offering aficionados access to rare Arturo Fuente cigars in a luxury setting at the Forum Shops of Caesars Palace. Now, this legendary Las Vegas cigar bar has announced it will close its doors on October 19, 2025, ending an era that shaped the premium cigar landscape.
Sep 30, 20254 min read
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