Trump says Coke in US will start using cane sugar

Published July 16, 2025 6:27pm ET



President Donald Trump said Coca-Cola will begin using cane sugar in United States Coke products in a social media post on Wednesday.

“I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday evening. “I’d like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You’ll see. It’s just better!”

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