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Trump expected to sign executive order to fast-track reclassification of cannabis, NBC News reports

By Thomson Reuters Dec 16, 2025 | 6:15 PM

Dec 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump ‍is expected to sign an executive order as ‌soon as ‌this week that would fast-track the reclassification of cannabis, ​NBC News reported ‍on Tuesday, ​citing four ​people with ‍direct knowledge of the plans.

Trump told reporters on Monday ‍he was considering the move, noting ‍that ‍the ​reclassification would ​allow ⁠for cannabis ‌research.

(Reporting by Christian Martinez and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Jasper ⁠Ward)