Trump Wants Congress to Maintain Legality of Full Spectrum CBD
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A law that will take effect on November 12, 2026, creates a total THC cap of 0.4 milligrams of THC in a container. The THC counted towards the total includes all hemp-derived THC, such as delta-9, delta-8, delta-10, and THCA. This cap has the potential to make many hemp-derived full spectrum CBD products illegal at the federal level. President Trump is encouraging Congress to change the law so that people benefiting from the CBD products can continue to have access.
In his Truth Social post, President Trump said,
“I am calling on Congress to update the law to ensure that Americans can continue to access the full-spectrum CBD products they have come to rely on, and that help them, while preserving Congress’s intent to restrict the sale of products that pose health risks.”
His statement also mentions that he has signed an Executive Order calling for research and innovation in hemp-derived CBD.
The President has moved forward in rescheduling marijuana because THC helps so many people experiencing various health issues. He also mentions that changing the law will help farmers who have invested resources in developing legal hemp crops.
The 2018 Farm Bill intended to legalize hemp-derived products with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis. President Trump did sign the new legislation that redefines hemp more restrictively, but he does not want people to be denied access to products that are helping with chronic discomfort. So he is pushing for revisions to the law, though he has not indicated what changes he wants to the THC rules and limitations.
Congress is considering its next steps. It could delay the law’s implementation, taking effect in November, or develop a new framework. In the meantime, multiple federal agencies are busy developing policies on hemp products, including enforcement and healthcare coverage.
The hemp industry is stuck in the middle of the regulations. The federal government is expanding access to hemp-derived products while also moving to ban many of the same products based on the THC limits. If this situation is not reconciled, farmers, CBD businesses, and consumers will be harmed. Though everyone agrees that regulation of intoxicating hemp products is necessary, there must be a reasonable approach. Treating full-spectrum CBD the same as intoxicating THC products is clearly not a good approach.
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