Key Facts
• On July 16, Trump announced Coca-Cola’s U.S. products will use cane sugar.
• Trump stated he negotiated with Coca-Cola to replace high-fructose corn syrup.
• Coca-Cola did not confirm the change but acknowledged Trump’s enthusiasm.
• Trump praised the move, calling it a “better and tastier” decision.
• Coca-Cola plans to reveal details of innovative new products soon.
• Trump is known for his love of Diet Coke, with a “Diet Coke button” in his office.
• In 2021, Coca-Cola opposed Georgia’s voting restriction law, clashing with Trump.
• In January, Coca-Cola gifted Trump a commemorative Diet Coke bottle for his second term.
• U.S. Coca-Cola uses corn syrup, while Mexican Coca-Cola uses cane sugar.
• Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. has criticized high-fructose corn syrup use.
Summary
Former President Donald Trump announced on July 16 that Coca-Cola will switch to using real cane sugar in its U.S. products, a move he claims to have influenced. While Coca-Cola has not confirmed the change, the company expressed gratitude for Trump’s enthusiasm and plans to unveil new product details soon. Trump, a known Diet Coke enthusiast, has had a complex relationship with Coca-Cola, including past clashes over political issues. This development highlights Trump’s ongoing influence in the corporate world during his second term. Currently, U.S. Coca-Cola uses high-fructose corn syrup, a practice criticized by health officials, while Mexican Coca-Cola uses cane sugar.
