The much anticipated meeting at the White House between vaping advocates, Big Tobacco and the anti-vaping lobby was described as "wild" and President Trump was fairly aware of the implication of a flavor ban.
A report from the Dow Jones news wire indicates that the FDA is expected to announce a ban on all pre-filled flavored vape pod cartridges but tobacco and menthol within the next week.
President Trump's new proposed budget calls for moving tobacco regulation to a new federal agency and away from the FDA.
Two Democrats in the House have introduced legislation to ban vape flavors in all products in addition to banning online sales, which would effectively kill vaping in the United States.
President Trump signed the massive omnibus bill that contains legislation to ban e-cigarettes and related items from USPS as well as adding massive paperwork and tax burdens to online vape retailers.