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Trump ends intoxicating hemp era, but unintended victims and repeal efforts signal turbulent year ahead
The sweeping redefinition of ‘hemp’ in the US following the passage of the funding bill threatens non-intoxicating CBD processors while pushing consumers toward unregulated markets President Donald Trump signed legislation on November 12 that brought the longest government shutdown in history to an end. Yet, as the government reopens, a controversial US industry worth tens of billions is set to close.
Business of CannabisUSRegulation
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Spain takes step towards pharmaceutical grade cannabis regulation
MMJDailyESRegulation
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Less than 1% of UK doctors trained to prescribe medical cannabis
leafieGBMedical
Europe
7 stories- A new transitional solution for CBD flowers in Austria has been extended until 2028
Hanf MagazinATHemp & CBD
- Medical cannabis awareness month unites campaigners, clinicians and industry leaders in UK momentum drive
Cannabis HealthGBEvents & Industry
- Italian hemp flower ban referred to European Court of Justice in landmark CBD legal battle
NewsweedITRegulation
- Could domestic cultivation in the UK be the answer to the country's growth problems?
Business of CannabisGBBusiness & Investment
- Cresco Labs launches flagship flower brand in Germany with three signature offerings
Cannabis Business TimesDEAdult-use
- EU 'intoxicating hemp' review highlights major knowledge gaps behind blanket bans
Business of CannabisEURegulation
- Bioxyne secures £850,000 for UK-GMP cannabis facility
ProactiveGBAUBusiness & Investment
United States
8 stories- Florida officials advance cannabis legalisation initiative to ballot review after being sued over delay
Marijuana MomentUSAdult-use
- Alabama moves closer to issuing medical cannabis dispensary license under new legislation
natlawreview.comUSMedical
- Congress removes veterans' medical cannabis measure from federal funding bill
ForbesUSRegulation
- US researchers develop first ever common language for cannabis and hemp aromas
MMJDailyUSHealth & Science
- BigCommerce enables cannabis payments to go mainstream through organic payment gateways
PR NewswireUSBusiness & Investment
- Minnesota hemp-THC producers say they are ready to fight new federal hemp ban
mprnews.orgUSRegulation
- Rhode Island's US senators defend their vote to ban hemp despite concerns for growing industry
Marijuana MomentUSHemp & CBD
- The Massachusetts cannabis commissioner resigns amid growing regulatory scrutiny
masslive.comUSRegulation
Canada
6 stories- Quebec is facing a new debate over vape pen regulations in the cannabis market over health concerns
NewsweedCARegulation
- Canadian attitudes towards cannabis have shifted significantly according to new survey
Hemp GazetteCAEvents & Industry
- Auxly has reported its third quarter 2025 results showing financial resilience in tricky economy
PR NewswireCABusiness & Investment
- Expert says Canada is poised for cannabis tourism success if regulations evolve
news.uoguelph.caCABusiness & Investment
- Uber continues to explore cannabis delivery and business opportunities in Alberta
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
- Avicanna has filed its Q3 2025 financial results and strategic outlook for the coming months
Investing NewsCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Brazil is staging cannabis events that are reshaping the country's cannabis map on the ground
High TimesBREvents & Industry
- Medical cannabis is breaking the chronic pain cycle for Brazilian patients, according to new data
SechatBRHealth & Science
- Chaco region in Latin America boosts medical cannabis and industrial hemp activity
El PlanteoBusiness & Investment
- Latin American cannabis investment spotlight: foundation building for growth and innovation
finimize.comBusiness & Investment
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Labat Africa sells cannabis healthcare business to CEO and director
IOLZABusiness & Investment
- Botswana begins first cannabis cultivation tests under new legal regime
El PlanteoBWRegulation
APAC
1 story- Thailand appeals to Australia over cannabis flower price undercutting
CannabizTHAUBusiness & Investment
Oceania
2 stories- Canopy Growth launches medical cannabis softgels in Australia
finimize.comAUMedical
- Australian confidence in medicinal cannabis telehealth services grows
CannabizAUMedical
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