2026/2027年牙买加对糖饮料征收0.02美元/毫升的税, 以对抗肥胖和增加收入, Jamaica to tax sugary drinks $0.02/mL in 2026/2027 to fight obesity and boost revenue, facing criticism over fairness and effectiveness.

牙买加计划在2026/2027年初对含糖饮料征收每毫升税0.2美元,以打击肥胖症,并筹集100亿美元的收入,同时对酒精、数字服务和旅游业征收其他新税。 Jamaica plans to implement a $0.02 per millilitre tax on sweetened beverages in early 2026/2027 to combat obesity and raise $10 billion in revenue, alongside other new taxes on alcohol, digital services, and tourism. 这一举动是1.441万亿美元预算的一部分,旨在解决不断增长的财政赤字,但面临批评,批评其对低收入家庭的影响、糖浆等产品定义不明确,以及长期健康福利证据有限。 The move, part of a $1.441 trillion budget, aims to address a growing fiscal deficit, but faces criticism over its impact on low-income households, unclear definitions for products like syrups, and limited evidence of long-term health benefits. 由于过去的国际结果,批评者还质疑税收的有效性,认为系统性的保健问题仍未得到解决。 Critics also question the tax’s effectiveness given past international results and argue systemic health issues remain unaddressed.