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The billion dollar war behind U.S. rum

Planet Money

CHAPTER

The Economic Implications of Rum Subsidies and Legislative Neglect

This chapter delves into the evolving challenges within the rum industry, particularly highlighting the financial strain on the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico due to federal rum tax subsidies. It underscores the complex market dynamics and the potential crises these regions may face if crucial funding is not renewed.

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