Trump to hear views on vaping after stepping back from ban

US President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet with vaping industry representatives and medical experts on Friday after he backed off from a nationwide ban on flavored e-cigarettes that had sparked opposition from manufacturers of vaping products and those who use them.

"There is a serious problem among our youth and their growing addiction to e-cigarettes," the White House said on Wednesday in a statement. "The policy-making process is not stalled - it continues to move forward."

Along with state officials, representatives of advocacy groups and medical associations will also attend the meeting.