Consumer Center
The Consumer Center is TPA’s premier center that provides data and analysis to inform and assist policymakers when addressing consumer products. We focus on providing up-to-date information on adult access to goods including alcohol, tobacco and vapor products, as well as regulatory policies that affect adult access to other consumer products, including harm reduction, technology, innovation, antitrust and privacy.
TPA strives to inform policies and regulations that both reduce the tax burden on American taxpayers while also not restricting their personal liberties. As such, our focus may shift from time to time, dependent on federal, state and local actions, but we will continue to advocate for adult choice.
Antitrust

The Netflix Combination With WBD Is Good for Customers
February 3, 2026

Taxpayer Watchdog Criticizes FTC’s Appeal in Meta Case
January 21, 2026


Airheaded Antitrust Policies Keep Passengers on the Tarmac
September 26, 2025

Anti–First Amendment Merger Enforcement at the FCC
August 14, 2025

Why Arbitrary Merger Enforcement Must End
July 15, 2025
Harm Reduction


The Unintended Consequences of Mexico’s Vape Ban
May 5, 2026

Bring Smokeless Tobacco Sticks to America
April 24, 2026

Consumer Advocate Praises Decision to Reschedule Cannabis
April 23, 2026


Household Products

The Netflix Combination With WBD Is Good for Customers
February 3, 2026


Credit Card Mandates Harm Consumers
January 15, 2026

Credit Card Rate Caps Are Bad News for Individuals and Businesses
January 14, 2026


Innovation



Don’t Let Washington Bureaucrats Undermine Innovation
October 29, 2025



Spurious Antitrust Suits Will Harm American Innovation
October 8, 2024
Privacy

What You Should Be Reading: October 2025
October 29, 2025

VPN Ban Would Sabotage Cybersecurity in Michigan
October 17, 2025



