Trade Threats to Tobacco Control
ASH releases analysis of trade threats to U.S. domestic tobacco control policies.
ASH releases analysis of trade threats to U.S. domestic tobacco control policies.
The impact of trade on tobacco can seem complicated, but there are only 5 main things you need to know. Number 1: Tobacco is unique among consumer products. When used exactly as intended, tobacco products kill. Therefore, tobacco should be exempted or “carved out” from trade agreements. Number 2: Free
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