According to the Cigar Rights of America, the new tariff’s announced this week by President Trump will impact premium cigars imported from the Dominican Republic and Honduras at a 10% tariff rate, while cigars from Nicaragua will be subject to an 18% rate.
In a press release, the group said: “Cigar Rights of America is carefully reviewing the scope and details of today’s policy shift to understand its potential impact on the premium cigar industry, including supply chains, pricing, and retail operations. As the federal government moves forward with implementation, we will continue to monitor developments closely and engage with relevant agencies. We are committed to keeping stakeholders informed and will provide timely updates as additional information and guidance become available.”