Trump Claims Coca-Cola Will Use Cane Sugar

President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola has agreed to switch from high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar in its U.S. beverages, crediting his urging for the decision and calling it a positive move. Coca-Cola did not confirm or deny the change but acknowledged Trump's enthusiasm and promised more information about future product innovations. The potential recipe update would bring U.S. Coke in line with cane sugar versions sold in countries like Mexico. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the administration’s Make America Healthy Again initiative have criticized high-fructose corn syrup and advocated for cleaner ingredients, although health experts note minimal nutritional difference between cane sugar and corn syrup. Corn producers have criticized the proposed shift, warning of negative impacts on U.S. agriculture. The announcement underscores Trump’s influence on corporate decisions and takes place amid national debates over dietary health.