Amidst trade tensions between the U.S. and China, researchers predict that China will increase its supply of cheap e-cigarettes to the UK, the second-largest market for vapes. With U.S. import taxes on Chinese vapes hitting around 60%, Chinese manufacturers are seeking alternative markets, with the UK as a primary target. The UK government is also preparing for a ban on disposable vapes to tackle youth vaping and reduce waste, prompting concerns that vendors may find ways to circumvent regulations while flooding the market with cheaper products.
China is poised to dominate the UK's e-cigarette market, responding to U.S. tariffs by targeting Britain as a primary market for its vapor products.
The UK is facing a growing influx of Chinese vapes as manufacturers pivot from the U.S. due to exorbitant tariffs that have disrupted exports.
With a ban on disposable vapes looming in the UK, experts warn that the e-cigarette industry is likely anticipating and adapting to circumvent governmental regulations.
Deborah Arnott emphasizes that with limited access to the U.S. market, China will increasingly focus on selling to the UK, which is now the key alternative.
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