A leading hemp industry organization has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, applauding him for his role in legalizing the crop during his first term and imploring him to prevent Congress from “reversing” the reform by banning hemp products containing any amount of THC.
In the letter—which is being accompanied by an online petition to Trump that supporters can sign—the U.S. Hemp Roundtable said that when the president signed the 2018 Farm Bill that federally legalized hemp, he “ushered in a new era for the American hemp industry.”
“As hemp producers, farmers, consumers, and advocates, we are grateful and remain hopeful that your influence can save the $28.4 billion hemp industry that you helped make possible,” it says. “The recent video you shared about the extraordinary value of hemp products was important, raising awareness on the positive impact our American-grown and manufactured products have.”
That’s referring to the president’s social media share of a video from The Commonwealth Project that touted the health benefits of hemp-derived CBD, particularly for senior citizens.
“Here at the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, our members are focused on giving Americans choices in improving their overall health and wellness,” the letter says. “Unfortunately, the federal government
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