President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers on Wednesday to abandon a push to maintain strict federal restrictions on hemp-derived cannabinoid products scheduled to take effect later this year.

The call comes as some GOP senators, including Sen. Ted Budd of North Carolina, have moved to block provisions that would delay or revise a ban included in last year's spending legislation. Trump has repeatedly stated that the restrictions go too far by limiting access to non-intoxicating full-spectrum CBD products that millions of Americans rely on for health reasons.

The ban stems from a provision in the FY2026 Agriculture appropriations act that Trump signed in November 2025 to end a government shutdown. It redefines hemp using a total THC standard and caps final products at 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container, which industry groups say would eliminate the vast majority of existing hemp-derived CBD items starting November 12, 2026.

Trump has emphasized the need to protect legitimate hemp farming and consumer access while targeting truly intoxicating products. In earlier statements, he asked Congress to update the law to preserve beneficial CBD options without undermining the intent to restrict items posing health risks.

Supporters of the restrictions argue they close a loophole from the 2018 Farm Bill that allowed unregulated intoxicating hemp products to proliferate. Critics, including many in the hemp industry, contend the measure harms American farmers and small businesses that shifted to hemp production after the earlier legalization.

The latest developments highlight ongoing divisions within the Republican Party over how to regulate the growing hemp sector. Trump’s intervention signals a preference for a more targeted approach that distinguishes between beneficial CBD products and those with higher intoxicating potential.

Lawmakers are expected to address the issue as part of must-pass spending legislation in the coming weeks. The outcome will determine whether the November deadline proceeds or if adjustments are made to allow continued access to many popular hemp-derived goods.