Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the political and economic implications of Trump's proposal to replace high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with cane sugar in Coca-Cola, highlighting the complex interplay between health concerns, agricultural subsidies, and political interests in the U.S. beverage industry [1][4][8]. Group 1: Political and Economic Context - Trump's announcement to negotiate with Coca-Cola regarding the sugar content in its products is seen as a politically motivated move rather than a personal preference [1]. - The widespread use of HFCS in the U.S. is largely due to its cost-effectiveness, influenced by protective tariffs on imported sugars and agricultural subsidies that favor corn production [2][3]. - The political connections between sugar industry stakeholders and the Republican Party suggest that Trump's actions may be aimed at benefiting specific interest groups, such as sugar barons in Florida [2][3]. Group 2: Health Implications - The article raises questions about the health impacts of HFCS compared to cane sugar, noting that while some studies link fructose to metabolic issues, the evidence is not definitive [5][6]. - Public perception of HFCS as unhealthy has been fueled by rising obesity rates in the U.S., leading to calls for healthier alternatives [4][5]. - The debate over sugar types reflects broader societal issues regarding diet and health, with the article suggesting that simply switching sugars will not resolve the underlying health crisis in America [7][9]. Group 3: Industry Dynamics - Coca-Cola's choice to use HFCS is primarily driven by cost considerations, complicating any potential compliance with Trump's proposal [4][8]. - The competition between traditional sugar producers and HFCS manufacturers has led to a public relations battle, contributing to a general distrust in food safety among consumers [6][7]. - The article emphasizes that the real issue is not the type of sugar consumed but the overall high sugar intake in the American diet, which is linked to various health problems [7][9].

7月17日，特朗普宣布将和可口可乐公司协商，把美国的可乐配方之中的玉米糖浆，换成蔗糖。消息传 出之后，有人觉得这只是特朗普的爱好，但结合特朗普及其团队之前的发言与各方反应来说，他可不是 因为自己爱喝可乐才这么表态的，背后有复杂的政治目的。 美国可乐配方之中使用的玉米糖浆，是玉米淀粉经过酶分解之后的产物，主要成分是葡萄糖和果糖。这 类玉米糖浆的准确叫法应该是高果糖玉米糖浆，美国市场销售的产品常见的有两种，HFCS42和 HFCS55，这里的数字代表的是果糖的含量。软饮料的生产，一般来说使用HFSC55更多，也就是含有 55%的果糖，口感上这种糖浆比蔗糖更甜。 这类玉米糖浆的大规模生产，是从上世纪70年代开始的。1965年，日本科学家从酵母菌提取出了一种可 以用于玉米糖浆的酶，而克林顿玉米加工公司购买了这个酶的使用权，开始了大规模玉米糖浆的生产； 这里的"克林顿"是爱荷华州城市的名字，不是某位前总统的名字。 而之所以玉米糖浆在美国市场得以广泛使用，原因非常简单，就是便宜。而这个价格优势，是多个原因 共同导致的，从1789年以来，美国对进口糖类一直施加保护性关税，从20世纪80年代开始，美国对糖类 进口实施配额制， ...