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Sen. Mitch McConnell closed a loophole in a hemp law. Now $28 billion THC industry fights to survive

A $28 billion industry is fighting to survive after a federal hemp law change.

By · Published October 5, 2026  19:17 UTC · Updated October 5, 2026  19:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: A $28 billion industry is fighting to survive after a federal hemp law change.
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$28 billion THC industry faces uncertainty. A $28 billion industry is fighting to survive after a federal hemp law change.

Mitch McConnell closed a loophole in a hemp law, affecting the industry's future. Kentucky farmers, who harvest hemp, are now uncertain about their crops' fate.

The industry's drink market may be threatened by December, according to some reports.

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What is the industry's current value?

$28 billion

What did Sen. Mitch McConnell do?

Closed a loophole in a hemp law

What is the potential impact on the industry's drink market?

It may be threatened by December

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