American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Howard Lutnick on Confirmation as Secretary of Commerce

On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Howard Lutnick’s confirmation as Secretary of Commerce:

“At a time when our sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers face mounting challenges, including rising input costs and heavily subsidized foreign sugar, we are confident Secretary Lutnick will champion policies that put America’s farmers first. We congratulate Secretary Lutnick and know his leadership will be essential to ensuring a level playing field for American agriculture and securing the long-term strength of our domestic sugar industry.” 

America’s sugar producers are proud to support more than 151,000 jobs coast to coast, drive $23.3 billion in annual economic impact, and provide a steady, affordable supply of made-in-America sugar. American sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers supply approximately 75% of the sugar consumed nationwide.