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Trump seeks to cut restrictions on cannabis through planned order
President Donald Trump is expected to push the government to dramatically loosen federal restrictions on cannabis, reducing oversight of the plant and its derivatives to the same level as some common prescription painkillers and other drugs, according to six people familiar with the discussions.
The Washington PostUSRegulation
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Cronos to enter Netherlands with latest acquisition
GlobeNewswireNLBusiness & Investment
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What is really going on in the UK's medical cannabis market?
Business of CannabisGBMedical
Europe
11 stories- Germany faces further tightening of cannabis regulations amid critic warnings
Hanf MagazinDERegulation
- Evidena Care launches comparison portal for cannabis medicine transparency
Hanf MagazinDEEvents & Industry
- 113 Botanicals raises £2m to bring controlled-release cannabis capsule to UK
Cannabis HealthGBBusiness & Investment
- Portugal reinforces cannabis controls with zero tolerance on CBD and THC in tobacco
HempTodayPTRegulation
- Bedrocan introduces cannabis flowers with 2.5% THC to German market
CannaReporterDEMedical
- Swiss investor Essence Investment partners with cannabis growery for expansion
Cannabis IndustrieCHBusiness & Investment
- German cabinet proposes amendment to medicinal cannabis legislation
Cannabis IndustrieDERegulation
- Portugal's CannPrisma recovers all Infarmed licences to operate in cannabis market
CannaReporterPTBusiness & Investment
- UK Medical Cannabis Registry analyses clinical outcomes for fibromyalgia treatment
springermedizin.deGBMedical
- Northern Leaf grows exports as Jersey regulations unlock opportunities
MMJDailyJEBusiness & Investment
- Canadian firm MediPharm Labs completes first overseas shipment to France
StratCannFRBusiness & Investment
United States
10 stories- Medical cannabis linked to reduction in prescription opioid use
Cannabis HealthUSHealth & Science
- Maine officials approve 2026 ballot initiative to largely repeal cannabis legalisation law
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Ohio lawmakers pass bill to roll back voter-approved cannabis law and impose hemp limits
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Oregon cannabis businesses urge federal court to uphold ruling blocking new industry labour law
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Virginia's cannabis retail roadmap outlines key legal and commercial strategies
JD SupraUSAdult-use
- Floridan senator advances bill to let medical patients grow their own cannabis
High TimesUSMedical
- Michigan-based cannabis industry group plans to appeal pending 24% wholesale tax
cbsnews.comUSRegulation
- New US seed ban risks driving cannabis genetics underground, growers warn
The GuardianUSRegulation
- Trulieve announces US$100 million private placement of senior secured notes
Cannabis Business TimesUSBusiness & Investment
- US and Mexico adopt several new models for social cannabis consumption
SechatUSMXAdult-use
Canada
8 stories- Mi'kmaq chiefs disappointed with Nova Scotia cannabis directive
Toronto StarCARegulation
- 2025 cannabis holiday gift guide highlights Canada's most popular products
Stock TitanCABusiness & Investment
- Canadian retail cannabis sales continue to show strong annual growth
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
- British Columbia weed sales have fallen in December 2025 amid shifting market trends
dailyhive.comCABusiness & Investment
- High Tide opens new Canna Cabana locations in Calgary, London and Brampton
cannabissciencetech.comCABusiness & Investment
- Ontario cannabis producer issues voluntary recall due to inaccurate THC levels
StratCannCARegulation
- Cronos Group outlines strategic Europe expansion
The Globe and MailEUBusiness & Investment
- Cronos suffers setbacks in Canadelaar dispute affecting cannabis business outlook
NewsweedBusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
5 stories- Antigua and Barbuda continues inclusive growth of Caribbean cannabis industry
NewsweedAGBusiness & Investment
- Brazil regulator reopens stalled hemp rulemaking with new scientific evidence
HempTodayBRHemp & CBD
- INCOR and universities lead medicinal cannabis call for proposals projects
SechatBusiness & Investment
- Uruguay expands cannabis tourism opportunities for non-resident visitors
El PlanteoUYAdult-use
- Mendoza implements brand-new regime for operating medical cannabis producers
El PlanteoARMedical
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- South Africa moves forward with expansion of THC-2 hemp cultivation
NewsweedZAHemp & CBD
- South African Cannabis Club Alliance presents solution to legal cannabis conundrum
Cannabiz AfricaZAAdult-use
APAC
1 story- Philippines seeking to allow use of cannabis for medical purposes
politiko.com.phPHMedical
Oceania
4 stories- Aurora names seasoned global CPG executive to lead Australia and New Zealand operations
Cannabis Business TimesAUNZBusiness & Investment
- ANTG secures A$1.38 million NSW grant to expand Armidale cannabis facility
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
- Cannabis debate continuing in Victoria's upper house amid legislative review
cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.auAURegulation
- ECS Botanics prepares 2026 launch of Avani Ava women's health cannabis range
ProactiveAUBusiness & Investment
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