Lobbyist Tony Abboud pushes Trump to support flavored vaping, amid ties to a China-backed global alliance.

Tony Abboud, a vaping industry lobbyist with ties to China, is pushing President Trump to support the flavored vaping industry. Abboud's Vapor Technology Association partnered with a Chinese vaping group to form the Global Vape Alliance, aiming to promote industry interests globally. Critics argue this prioritizes Chinese companies over American ones, but Abboud's group also backed Trump's re-election. The vaping industry faces regulatory challenges and has seen significant growth, adapting with new technologies and safety measures.