Published Aug 6, 2024
The Billion Dollar War Behind U.S. Rum (Planet Money)
Discover the billion-dollar battle over U.S. rum taxes, as Sarah Gonzalez and Jacob Goldstein dive into the fierce economic rivalry between Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With strategic maneuvers involving Captain Morgan, explore how this subsidy-fueled competition reshapes the territories' financial landscapes and the rum industry.
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