Expert Warns of Devastating Impact Trump’s Proposed Coca-Cola Recipe Change Could Have on the U.S.

In a move that’s fizzed up headlines, Donald Trump claimed he convinced Coca-Cola to switch its U.S. formula to real cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. While the former president celebrated this as a win for “real ingredients,” experts are raising serious concerns about the economic ripple effect such a shift could cause.

According to agricultural analysts, switching sweeteners would significantly disrupt the American corn industry. High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been a staple ingredient in U.S. soda production for decades due to its affordability and government subsidies on corn. A sudden move away from HFCS could lead to steep revenue losses for corn growers—estimated at over $5 billion—and trigger job cuts in rural communities.

The Corn Refiners Association echoed these concerns, warning that such a shift would destabilize supply chains and push production costs higher, ultimately affecting consumers. Experts also question whether Trump’s claim is even grounded in fact, as Coca-Cola has yet to confirm any official recipe change. Their only response so far has been a diplomatic statement thanking Trump for his interest while teasing future innovations—without mentioning any specific change to ingredients.

While some consumers may cheer the idea—especially fans of Mexican Coke, which uses cane sugar—the potential fallout across agriculture and manufacturing is hard to ignore. What started as a social media boast could stir up more than just soda sales—it may shake the U.S. economy’s core ingredients.

Stay tuned to Kirpalke News for more updates on this developing story.