by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 20, 2026 | Press Releases
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. The Court concluded that while IEEPA permits the...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 19, 2026 | Feature
Deep in the Bonao region of the Dominican Republic—far from the high-end lounges and humidors where premium cigars are celebrated—the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation (CFCF) has become a force for generational change. What started as a simple idea to add a few...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 18, 2026 | Press Releases
Casa Carrillo has announced the release of Pledge Purple, a Premier Collection cigar created to mark the five-year anniversary of Pledge Prequel, which earned a 98 rating and was named Cigar Aficionado’s 2020 Cigar of the Year. Following that recognition in 2021, Casa...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 18, 2026 | Press Releases
This week, the Dominican Republic’s premium cigar industry gathered in Santiago for Procigar Festival 2026, where the association introduced a significant evolution to one of its most anticipated traditions: its annual charity auction. For the first time,...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 18, 2026 | Cigar Action
Georgia Retailers and Consumers: Oppose SB 520 Georgia lawmakers are considering SB 520, a harmful tax increase that would raise the state tax on cigars from 23 percent to 28 percent and permanently tie that tax to inflation. This proposal does not just increase taxes...
