US President Donald Trump signed a $738 billion Defense Spending Bill on Friday which raised the federal age requirement for tobacco purchases to 21.
Currently, anyone above the age of 18 can purchase tobacco products, however, the measure will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. The prohibition includes vape products, e-cigarettes and traditional tobacco products.
Trump tweeted that the spending agreement “raises smoking age to 21! BIG!”—in addition to stating that the bill creates the Space Force and funds the southern border wall.
