On November 12, 2025, the United States hemp industry experienced its most dramatic regulatory reversal since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the crop. As part of legislation ending a government shutdown, President Trump signed into law provisions that effectively ban most consumable hemp-derived THC products—threatening a $28 billion industry and fundamentally altering the landscape for international hemp trade. For those of us operating in the global hemp marketplace, particul

While the United States grapples with dramatic regulatory reversal, Europe faces a different challenge: regulatory fragmentation that creates opportunity for sophisticated operators and chaos for the unprepared. For companies engaged in international hemp trade, understanding Europe's patchwork regulatory landscape isn't optional—it's fundamental to survival. At Continental Botanicals, operating from our Swiss base while serving EU markets, we navigate this complexity daily.