Brazilian sugar growers launch US print, radio, TV campaign for repeal of ethanol tariff

“Are we there yet? When it comes to energy independence, the answer is no.” So begins a US print, radio and TV advertising campaign by Unica, the Brazilian sugar growers association, to eliminate the 54-cent ethanol tariff. “Cane ethanol can cut gas prices by 30% and reduce emissions by 90% compared to today’s gasoline. Instead of embracing cane ethanol, our government is taxing it – imposing a tariff that drives up prices and keeps us dependent on foreign oil. ” Links to the ads, which are running in the key states of Florida and California, are here.

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