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lapfog_1

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1. we grow corn here by the literal bushel

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Fri Jul 18, 2025, 07:02 AM

Jul 18

sugar cane can be grown here in Florida, Louisiana, Texas and Hawaii. However it is likely that we might have to import sugar from sugarcane to replace HFCs in a lot of products... thus we will pay whatever tariff is imposed. Since it is a commodity, that means all cane sugar will rise in price. Additional tax for Americans that like Coke and other products that contain HFC.

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Trump wants cane sugar in Coke--at the expense of corn country [View all] douglas9 Jul 18 OP

we grow corn here by the literal bushel lapfog_1 Jul 18 #1

Umm... OldBaldy1701E Jul 18 #2

I rarely drink soda Delarage Jul 18 #3

Will they put the cocaine back in Coke. Would likely boost sales. twodogsbarking Jul 18 #4

Uh oh! If Diet Coke doesn't get real sugar, Atlanta's gonna get hit with tariffs! struggle4progress Jul 18 #5

Said the guy who drinks DIET Coke! NM Grins Jul 18 #6

I don't drink sugar drinks anymore but my kids LOVE Mexican Coke progressoid Jul 18 #7