Trump throws the sugar industry a fresh lifeline with new restriction on imports
Sugar policy has long been a balancing act in the U.S., but this week the Trump administration tipped the scales firmly toward domestic producers. New restrictions will block some specialty sugar imports, part of a broader push to shield American farmers from global competition. Supporters say it’s about protecting rural jobs and an industry that’s lost market share over two decades, while critics warn it could drive up costs for consumers. Either way, the move underscores the administration’s deepening protectionist approach to trade. Joseph Zeballos-Roig with Quartz has the full story.
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