Scoop: Trump ready to ban vape flavors except tobacco, menthol

The Trump administration plans to finalize a ban on almost all flavored vaping products, with exemptions only for tobacco and menthol flavors, according to sources familiar with the plan. An announcement is expected next week.

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Why it matters: Conservatives, including President Trump’s 2020 campaign manager, had urged Trump to back away from such a sweeping crackdown, but sources said the president was briefed by senior health officials on the plan at a White House meeting yesterday.

Senior officials expect the Food and Drug Administration to issue its long-awaited guidance next week, but as with any decision, caution that it’s possible Trump could change his mind at the last minute.

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