date:Jul 31, 2015
and import restrictions-is designed to bolster American sugar growing and processing businesses, despite the availability of cheaper sugar on the world market. The U.S. imports about 30% of it sugar needs, or more than 3 million tons a year.
Florida and Louisiana lead U.S. cane production, while Minnesota and Idaho produce the most sugar beet. The industry supports 142,000 direct and indirect jobs and provides $20 billion in economic activity annually, according to the American Sugar Alliance.