International Cannabis Weekly: 430

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.

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CRONOS TO ENTER NETHERLANDS WITH LATEST ACQUISITION

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WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON IN THE UK’S MEDICAL CANNABIS MARKET?

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• Germany faces further tightening of cannabis regulations while critics warn of regression.
• Evidena Care launches new comparison portal to increase transparency in cannabis medicine.
• 113 Botanicals raises £2m to bring controlled-release cannabis capsule to UK patients.
• Portugal reinforces cannabis controls with zero tolerance on CBD and THC in tobacco goods.
• Bedrocan has introduced cannabis flowers with 2.5 % THC available to German market.
• Swiss investor Essence Investment partners with cannabis growery for expansion.
• German cabinet has proposed an amendment to its medicinal cannabis legislation.
• Portugal’s CannPrisma recovers all Infarmed licences to operate in cannabis market.
• UK Medical Cannabis Registry: a case series analysing clinical outcomes of medicinal cannabis for fibromyalgia.
• Northern Leaf grows exports as Jersey regulations and old glasshouses unlock new opportunities.

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• A new study has found medical cannabis linked to reduction in prescription opioid use.
• Maine officials approve 2026 ballot initiative to largely repeal cannabis legalisation law.
• Ohio lawmakers pass bill to roll back voter-approved cannabis law and impose hemp limits.
• Oregon cannabis businesses urge federal court to uphold ruling blocking new industry labour law.
• Virginia’s cannabis retail roadmap outlines key legal and commercial strategies.
• A Floridan senator has advanced a bill to let medical patients grow their own cannabis.
• A Michigan-based cannabis industry group plans to appeal pending 24% wholesale tax.
• New US seed ban risks driving cannabis genetics underground, growers have warned.

• Mi’kmaq chiefs and former attorney general disappointed with Nova Scotia cannabis directive.
• 2025 cannabis holiday gift guide highlights Canada’s most popular products.
• Canadian retail cannabis sales continue to show strong annual growth, latest figures show.
• British Columbia weed sales have fallen in December 2025, amid shifting market trends.
• High Tide opens new Canna Cabana locations in Calgary, London and Brampton.
• Trulieve announces US$100 million private placement of senior secured notes.
• Ontario cannabis producer issues voluntary recall due to inaccurate THC levels.
• Cronos Group is outlining its strategic Europe expansion: How to play the stock?
• Canadian firm MediPharm Labs has completed its first overseas shipment to France.
• Cronos suffers setbacks in Canadelaar dispute affecting cannabis business outlook.

• Antigua and Barbuda has continued inclusive growth of Caribbean cannabis industry.
• Brazil regulator has reopened stalled hemp rulemaking with new scientific evidence.
• US and Mexico have adopted several new models for social cannabis consumption.
• INCOR and universities lead projects selected under medicinal cannabis call for proposals.
• Uruguay has expanded its cannabis tourism opportunities for non-resident visitors.
• Mendoza has implemented a brand-new regime for operating medical cannabis producers.

• Aurora names seasoned global CPG executive to lead Australia and New Zealand operations.
• ANTG has secured A$1.38million NSW grant to expand Armidale cannabis facility.
• A cannabis debate is continuing in Victoria’s upper house amid legislative review.
• ECS Botanics prepares 2026 launch of Avani Ava women’s health cannabis range.
• The Philippines is seeking to allow the use of cannabis for medical purposes, according to reports.

• South Africa has moved forward with its expansion of THC-2 hemp cultivation in the country.
• South African Cannabis Club Alliance (SACCA) presents solution to legal cannabis conundrum facing country.