The December 11 U.S. hemp rule change narrows which products qualify by...

https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/14/new-us-hemp-rules-take-effect-december-11-shifting-demand-for-south-american-exporters

The December 11 U.S. hemp rule change narrows which products qualify by counting total THC, including THCA, and setting a 0.4 mg cap per container. That puts pressure on products with measurable THC and may shift demand toward verified THC-free inputs