Altria Group Inc. chief executive Billy Gifford told tobacco analysts it "has become clear that two markets exist in the U.S.

Even if the effort goes ahead under Trump, tobacco companies like Reynolds American and Altria are almost certain to challenge it in court, delaying implementation. The FDA has spent years ...

The FDA has spent years studying the issue and said Wednesday that reducing nicotine would help nearly 13 million current smokers quit cigarettes within one year. Roughly 48 million more young people ...

However, two major cigarette companies, Altria and Reynolds American, said they support the Trump administration’s decision. “We are pleased that the new Administration recognizes ...