Conservative parents group calls on Trump to target illegal Chinese vapes

Published May 13, 2026 11:48am ET | Updated May 13, 2026 11:48am ET



President Donald Trump is facing pressure to confront Chinese President Xi Jinping over illegal Chinese-made vaping products being sold in the United States, as the two world leaders hold diplomatic talks this week.

Moms for America Action, a conservative parental advocacy group, said Chinese-made disposable e-cigarettes have fueled youth nicotine addiction in the United States and accused Beijing of allowing illegal products to flow into the country.

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