April 1, 2009 5:45PM 

# The Tobacco Tax Hike 

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A federal tobacco tax hike took affect today, raising the price of cigarettes by 62 cents per pack.

Appearing on CNN today, Cato’s Chris Edwards says [this tax will hit the poor](https://www.cato.org/2009/03/30/obamas-first-tax-hike-hits-the-poor/) more than anybody.

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[General](https://www.cato.org/general), [Tax and Budget Policy](https://www.cato.org/tax-budget-policy) 

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