U.S. President Trump announces that Coca-Cola has agreed to utilize "Real Cane Sugar" in their products domestically.
In a surprising turn of events, former US President Donald Trump claimed on July 16, 2025, that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its U.S. products. However, the company has not officially confirmed this change.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "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 expressed optimism about the move, stating, "This will be a very good move by them - You'll see. It's just better!"
Coca-Cola, in a statement, appreciated "President Trump's enthusiasm" and promised more details on "new innovative offerings" would be shared soon. Yet, as of now, there is no independent confirmation from the company about a change in sweetener for its flagship U.S. products. Details such as the timeline, scope, or specific products affected have not been provided.
The debate over this issue is complicated by long-standing U.S. agricultural policy, which favors corn-based sweeteners for economic and political reasons.
Trump's affinity for Coca-Cola is well-documented. In 2012, he tweeted, "I have never seen a thin person drinking Diet Coke." Trump was reported to regularly consume 12 cans of Diet Coke a day.
In a twist of events, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, called the inventor of Diet Coke a 'genius' on January 15, 2025. This was before Trump's announcement.
It is important to note that the Coca-Cola system generates $58+ billion in U.S. economic activity annually and supports more than 860,000 jobs in the United States. The company takes great pride in continuing its decades-long tradition of celebrating the U.S. presidential inauguration with a commemorative bottle. In fact, the first ever Presidential Commemorative Inaugural Diet Coke bottle was given to President Trump by the Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Company, James Quincey, prior to his oath-taking ceremony.
However, until Coca-Cola officially confirms the switch to real cane sugar, it remains a claim without confirmation.
[1] The Hill, July 16, 2025 [2] Coca-Cola Company statement, July 16, 2025
[1] The news of Trump's statement regarding Coca-Cola's impending switch to real cane sugar in its U.S. products has sparked debate among critics and supporters, becoming a hot topic in pop-culture and entertainment. [2] Meanwhile, opinion polls indicate a mixed response from the public on this issue, with some expressing enthusiasm and others questioning the validity of Trump's claim, given the current economic and political factors surrounding the use of corn-based sweeteners in Coca-Cola products.
