China Tariffs & The Next Era of Vapes: Impact on Supply Chains & Brands ft. Nick Kovacevich

Vaping is more than just oil and hardware—it’s a delicate balance of oil, terpenes, device performance, and supply chain efficiency. When one element is off, consumers notice, and brands suffer. With new tariffs on China and CCELL massive U.S. investment, what does this mean for the future of the vape industry? How do hardware vendors differentiate themselves while ensuring brands thrive? And can a nine-figure R&D budget redefine the vaping experience? This week, we sit down with Nick Kovacevich, Corporate Relations Director at CCELL, to explore: The challenge of balancing cost, quality, and consumer expectations in vapes How China tariffs are reshaping the global vape supply chain The hidden factors that determine whether a vape product succeeds or fails Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkovacevich/ https://x.com/nickkovacevich https://www.ccell.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccellofficial/ https://x.com/CCELLofficial https://www.instagram.com/CCELLofficial/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Vape Industry and Guest Background 02:53 The Rise of C-cell and Its Innovations 06:08 Understanding the Supply Chain in Cannabis 08:59 Investment Strategies and Long-term Vision 11:52 Navigating Consumer Data and Market Trends 15:13 The Importance of Quality Control in Vape Products 18:02 Technological Advancements in Vape Technology 20:56 The Role of Batteries in Vape Performance 27:06 The Evolution of Cannabis Vaping Devices 29:26 Supply Chain Innovations in Cannabis 32:48 Automation and Efficiency in Production 35:15 Navigating Tariffs and Political Changes 38:58 The Future of Cannabis Legislation 42:15 Research and Development in Cannabis Safety 45:09 The Case for Vaping as a Safer Alternative 49:08 Consumer Awareness and Industry Transparency Our Links: Bryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. 8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here: 🎥 YouTube:  The Dime 📸 Instagram:  The Dime