This archive report was first published on 9 November 2019.
On November 9, 2019, US President Donald Trump announced plans to raise the minimum age for purchasing e-cigarettes from 18 to 21, as part of a broader effort to curb youth vaping.
However, in a sign that the administration may be reconsidering its stance on vaping regulation, Trump also expressed concerns about the impact of regulation on the vaping industry.
"We're going to be coming out with a very important position on vaping. We have to take care of our kids most importantly, so we're going to have an age limit of 21 or so," Trump told reporters, adding that a policy would be announced "next week."
The vaping industry has faced intense scrutiny in recent months, following a mysterious outbreak of lung conditions linked to e-cigarette use that has killed 39 people and sickened over 2,000 in the US.
