Among the measures of the austerity plan announced by the French government last week, there is a new tax that specifically targets soft drinks. Prime Minister François Fillon said « it is normal to tax beverages in which sugar is added, » which are « the root of high health care costs. »
At the same time, the French government has also increased the tax on liquor and tobacco. This new measure will come into force on 1 January 2012 and generate revenues of 120 million euros (about $ 170 million) for social security.
In some states of the USA, there is already a « soda tax ». In Canada there are discussions. In France the debate is lively.
And you, what do you think?
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