NYT
Trump Administration Delivers Lucrative Win for Its Kratom Allies
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
President Trump's administration announced a ban on synthetic kratom products. The ban affects a specific class of kratom derivatives while leaving natural kratom products available for sale. Manufacturers of botanical kratom supplements had lobbied federal officials for restrictions on synthetic versions.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/us/kratom-trump-administration.html