Lawmakers delay hemp crackdown, leaving THC drinks in limbo as sales soar
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THC-infused beverages surged to $239 million in U.S. retail sales over the past year (up 135%), but Congress’ delay of new hemp-derived product restrictions keeps a potential ban in play, prompting distributors to pull back on restocking and some manufacturers to cut jobs or brace for supply-chain swings while lawmakers debate a regulatory framework.
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