Biden Admin Halts Trump Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes After FDA Withdrawal Proposal

The Trump administration's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formally withdrew a proposed rule seeking to ban menthol cigarettes, following opposition from the tobacco industry. The decision comes as the Biden administration had previously announced its intention to make menthol cigarettes the target of a new federal ban. The withdrawal marks a shift in policy from the Trump era, which had sought to restrict menthol cigarette sales through regulatory action. The move is seen as a key victory for tobacco companies and a setback for public health advocates pushing for greater restrictions on menthol products.