New Tariffs on Organic Sugar Threaten American Food Manufacturers and Consumers Alike

As the new tariffs and import restrictions on organic sugar take effect this fall, American families face a harsh reality: higher prices for organic foods they trust, from yogurt to cookies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent policy imposes steep duties on imported specialty sugars, which supply more than 90% of the organic sugar used by domestic manufacturers. But rather than strengthening America’s economy and protecting consumers, these restrictions risk undermining both. Are We Sacrificing Organic Choice for Protectionist Policies That Don’t Deliver? Washington claims these actions support domestic sugar growers. Yet only a single U.S. farm produces organic specialty...