Politics● ElevatedOct 3 · Oct 3, 2026, 6:50 PM
Hemp THC industry, on tenterhooks ahead of imminent prohibition in US Congress
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America
The hemp THC industry faces a potential end after the closing of a legal loophole that allowed its growth. Congress is evaluating regulation before prohibition. Companies and advocates seek to save the sector by restricting sales to over 21s and limiting THC content, while uncertainty remains.
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