Eight cities across the US have imposed taxes of between one US cent and three US cents (between S$0.02 and S$0.04) an ounce (30ml) on sugary drinks, the largest source of added sugar in Americans' diets, since 2014.
While some of these soda taxes have been successful, others face a backlash from local grocers and consumers, with Cook County in Illinois repealing its tax just two months after it came into effect.
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