Biden administration delays menthol cigarette ban amid potential backlash from Black voters.

The Biden administration has delayed its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, reflecting potential political backlash from Black voters during an election year. Menthol cigarettes make up over 30% of annual cigarette sales in the US and are primarily used by Black and Latino smokers, with 81% of Black adult smokers using menthol varieties.

April 26, 2024
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