Tobacco & Cigarette State Excise Tax for 2025 Study Finds Minnesota's Taxes on E Cigarettes Led to an Increase in Smoking of Traditional Cigarettes Taxes dominate the cigarette market in the European Union (EU). The EU Tobacco Tax Directive requires Member States to levy a minimum excise tax rate on cigarettes and other tobacco products. EU Higher taxes on e cigs likely to boost cigarette smoking among young adults Yale News What new tax would mean for tobacco and e cigarette users