Question 12 (4 points) (MC)
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Canada
Romania
China
United States
Mexico
India
Brazil
South Africa
Indonesia
Argentina
United States: 259,273 (thousand metric tons) India: 13.000 (thousand metric tons)
China: 114,000 (thousand metric tons) Canada 9.200 (thousand metric tons)
Brazit: 37,500 (thousand metric tons) South Africa 8,900 (thousand metric tons)
Mexico: 19.000 (thousand metric tons) Indonesia 6.500 (thousand metric tons)
Argentina: 16,000 (thousand metric tons) Romania 6.000 (thousand metric tons)
(Source: US Department of Agriculture 2004)
In 2001, Mexico imposed a 20% tax on all soft drinks not made from cane sugar. High fructose corn syrup, which is made from corn, is often
used in place of cane sugar to manufacture soft drinks. Based on the map, which nations would most likely be impacted by Mexico's policy
change? (3 points)
The United States and Romania
Mexico and the United States
South Africa and India
Mexico and Indonesia