THE SWEET POLITICS OF SODA: PRESIDENTIAL INTERVENTION, AGRICULTURAL POLICY, AND THE BATTLE FOR AMERICA’S BEVERAGE FUTURE
The intersection of presidential politics, agricultural policy, and consumer preferences has taken an unexpected turn with recent developments involving one of America’s most iconic beverages. The potential modification of a beloved soft drink recipe represents far more than a simple business decision—it illuminates complex relationships between government influence, agricultural subsidies, international trade, consumer health advocacy,…