ReutersRepresentative image. Coca-Cola may switch to cane sugar in US drinksCoca-Cola might soon use real cane sugar instead of corn syrup in its drinks sold in the United States. President Donald Trump announced on social media that the company has agreed to the change.Trump wrote on Truth Social on Wednesday, "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola." He added, "This will be a very good move by them - You'll see. It's just better!"https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114864763487869986Also read: A Trump self-goal? Coca-Cola to Coty, US firms brace for tariffsLive EventsWhile not directly confirming the change, a Coca-Cola spokesperson said they "appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm" and that "more details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon".The potential change comes as health concerns about corn syrup have been raised. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who leads the Make America Healthy Again movement, has been critical of ingredients like corn syrup in American products. He advocates for their removal, linking them to various health issues.Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey mentioned in April that the company is working to reduce sugar in its drinks. He said, "we continue to make progress on sugar reduction in our beverages" by "changing recipes as well as by using our global marketing resources and distribution network to boost awareness of and interest in our ever-expanding portfolio".Currently, Coke in the US typically uses corn syrup, while Coke in other countries like Mexico and the UK often uses cane sugar.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News oncorn syrup health concernssugar reduction in beverages (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News oncorn syrup health concernssugar reduction in beverages(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless