The US government will no longer support tobacco prices

The US Department of Agriculture has ended its tobacco grading and inspection services. This means the government will no longer help stabilize tobacco prices for farmers.

For decades, the US government helped tobacco farmers by buying their surplus crops and setting minimum prices. This support system kept many tobacco farms afloat, even as demand for tobacco declined. Ending these services removes a long-standing safety net for tobacco growers, forcing them to compete entirely on market terms.