Beverage industry spent big on Quiñones-Sánchez, but soda tax still seems secure

A slew of tariffs from the Trump administration take effect Wednesday. Many economists warn these tariffs will drag down the economy, while Trump argues they’ll help the US.

Although the tax survived a courtroom challenge filed by the industry in July 2018, the lobbying has only intensified.

While Philly's controversial sweetened beverage tax is the law, critics and proponents are still spending millions on ads for and against it.