Oh great, my cannabis is at risk too. First, it was my wedding flowers, now it’s my marijuana flower.
Due to federal laws, importing or exporting cannabis is illegal. So all the cannabis you consume is homegrown, which is great news for those of us who like to get high to dull the tariff whiplash.
However, the fluctuating tariffs are still hurting the cannabis sector. It’s easy to think that an industry like this, where the main product is produced here, is safe. Sadly, it’s much more complicated than that.
The pretty packaging your gummies come in? The glass tubes that hold your pre-rolls? The lights used to grow your Sour Diesel flower? These are all at the mercy of Trump’s tariffs.
CANADIANS ARE IMPORTING LESS, EH?
With the ongoing trade uncertainty, American companies have reported that orders from Canadian cannabis companies have dropped. Many brands exported cannabis-related goods, like rolling papers, types of hemp seeds, and handblown glassware, to Canada. Some cultivation materials are also imported from Canada, such as types of wood, compost, and peat used to grow cannabis plants.
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