On the recordMay 18, 1999
As a result, the sugar program imposes a 'sugar tax' on consumers, forcing them to pay more than $1 billion in higher prices for food and sugar every year.
Dan Miller: “As a result, the sugar program imposes a 'sugar tax' on consumers, forcing them to pay more than $1 billion in higher…”
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Impact of the sugar program on consumers and food prices.
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