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U.S. import ban on Canadian molasses highlights sticky sugar industry feud

CBC Business · September 19, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

U.S. import ban on Canadian molasses highlights sticky sugar industry feud

The Trump administration's announcement of a ban on importing Canadian molasses left some scratching their heads.

The ban, set to hit on Sept.

29, has resurfaced allegations of sugar smuggling and a battle between North American sugar giants.

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U.S. import ban on Canadian molasses highlights sticky sugar industry feud

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