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Federal Hemp Ban: A $28 Billion Industry on the Brink

On November 12, 2025, President Trump signed a government funding bill ending the longest U.S. shutdown in history, but it included a stealth provision that could devastate the hemp sector. Tucked into the legislation, this amendment redefines legal hemp, banning most intoxicating products and closing a loophole from the 2018 Farm Bill that fueled a $28 billion market.

The provision outlaws synthetic cannabinoids and caps total THC at 0.4 milligrams per package—a level so low it effectively…

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