The president said last week he urged the iconic soft drink brand to use the sweetener in its American version of Coke.

Coca-Cola Co. on Tuesday said it plans to launch a new Coke product this fall made with U.S. cane sugar. Why it matters: The move is a response to President Trump 's statement last week that the company would use sugar, rather than high-fructose corn syrup, in its sodas.

We appreciate President Trump’s enthusiasm for our iconic Coca-Cola brand,” a company spokesperson stated. “More details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola