ITC Affirms US Vape Industry Protection in Trade Battle
Published Date: 9/22/2025
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The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to stick with its earlier finding that PAX Labs, Inc. meets the economic requirements to protect its oil vaporizing devices and related products. Now, the Commission is asking for input on what kind of penalties or fixes should happen next, how the public might be affected, and what kind of financial guarantees should be set. This means companies involved should get ready to share their thoughts soon, as this could impact sales and imports.
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