Coca-Cola's response was posted under a Fox News report of Trump's annoucement on X, formerly Twitter, which said: "President Donald Trump celebrates a new win for the 'MAHA' movement as Coca-Cola announces it's switching from artificial flavoring to real cane sugar—earning the president's praise as the popular drink gets a classic makeover."

Economists highlight the price gap between high-fructose corn syrup and cane sugar, and what it means for consumers if if the ingredients are switched in foods.

Agricultural industry leaders fear a push away from corn syrup could disrupt production of the U.S.’s largest crop.