Recent data shows that the approval rating of President Donald Trump has dropped to a historic low.
According to news reports, on the local time of XX, President Trump stated on social media platforms that Coca-Cola Company has agreed to use real cane sugar in the production of Coca-Cola in the United States.
He has been communicating with the company, headquartered in Atlanta, about using cane sugar.
Trump confidently stated:
They (Coca-Cola Company) have agreed to do this
This will be their very right move
You will see, it’s better this way!
It is reported that the Coca-Cola products currently sold in the United States use high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener. In contrast, Coca-Cola sold in Mexico, the UK, and Australia uses cane sugar.
What are the differences between these two sweeteners? Food scientists say,
Different sweeteners have subtle differences in flavor
: The peak sweetness of high fructose corn syrup comes earlier, which helps enhance the flavors of fruits and spices, while cane sugar has a broader sweetness and lasts longer.
As is well known, Trump is a fervent fan of McDonald’s and has a particular fondness for Coca-Cola.
He installed a “Coca-Cola button” in the Oval Office at the White House, reminding staff to serve him iced Diet Coke when he needs it.
As a loyal fan of Coca-Cola, Trump prefers cane sugar-flavored versions of the drink for another reason.
The committee has urged several food companies to adjust their formulas, removing artificial colors and other ingredients.
At the beginning of the century, when Coca-Cola was founded, the ingredient that produced the sweetness for Coca-Cola was cane sugar.
A report published in the month noted that Coca-Cola Company had switched its American cola ingredients from cane sugar to corn syrup while maintaining the “flexibility” of using other product ingredients. The background for this decision was the rise in prices of cane sugar due to tariffs imposed by the US government on imported sugar. However, only a few markets, including Mexico, the UK, and Australia, still use cane sugar in their Coca-Colas.
The company has always claimed to be able to taste the unique flavor of Coca-Colas made with cane sugar. Coca-Colas imported from Mexico to the US, which used cane sugar, were even named so, becoming occasional appearances on the US market. Regarding President Trump’s requests, Coca-Cola’s stance was relatively reserved. In a statement, Coca-Cola said, “We thank President Trump for his enthusiasm for our iconic brand, Coca-Cola. We will soon share more details about the innovative products in our Coca-Cola product line.”
Moreover, according to previous news, Coca-Cola CEO James Trump expressed concerns over the tariffs on aluminum imported from Canada, which would make it more expensive for the company to import aluminum cans from Canada. The company had to purchase aluminum cans at high domestic prices or replace them with plastic bottles, both of which increased production costs and ultimately passed these costs onto American consumers.
John Bod, chairman of the American Corn Growers Association, also publicly disagreed with President Trump’s initiative, stating: “This could lead to the loss of thousands of jobs in the American food manufacturing sector, reduce farm income, and potentially increase the importation of foreign sugar without any nutritional benefits.”
Corn is one of the major crops in the United States, with the main growing areas being in the Midwest. These regions have always been important support areas for Trump. If Coca-Cola truly switches to using cane sugar, it could adversely affect American corn growers.
The latest data shows that the approval rating for President Trump has dropped to an all-time low.
Americans currently express satisfaction with Trump’s performance,
while those who are dissatisfied have a net approval rating of negative.
In fact, Trump’s domineering behavior since taking office extends far beyond interference in business operations.
His actions have been shockingly outrageous, such as “buying” Greenland and “reclaiming” the Panama Canal, and turning Canada into “the 50th state.”
On the media, he stated his intention to impose tariffs on over ten additional U.S. trade partners.
He mentioned that for countries with limited size and little commercial interaction with the United States, the U.S. would issue a notice detailing the tariff rates applied to its products. He indicated that these secondary trade partners might face significantly higher tariffs, but the decision had not yet been made by the U.S.
The federal government will cease funding the high-speed rail project in California.
This highly anticipated “first true high-speed train in America,” described by Trump as a “fraud” and a “mess,” has been criticized for being unnecessary given the ability to fly there for $1.
However, California denies these criticisms, stating that the project is making substantial progress and that “although federal cooperation is crucial, the vast majority of funds come from state governments, including federal grants.”
Experts, however, remain pessimistic: “I think we will not see electric trains running on the tracks between Merced and Brakefield for a very long time.”