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Industry insiders are touting progress made by the Trump administration and local law enforcement to crack down on illicit Chinese vapes, which they say will both protect the youth and bring clarity to the domestic vape retail industry.
The World Vape show announced earlier this month was forced to postpone a Miami, Florida event "due to customers experiencing difficulty importing products into the marketplace" in an industry where the vast majority of imported vapes come from China.
"Illicit Chinese vapes are a clear warning sign of a broader and violent criminal network. These same organizations trafficking fentanyl - and the violence that comes with it - are turning to counterfeit vapes as a low-risk source of