Will “meat tax” be a real thing?
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Taxing certain products to encourage healthier lifestyles is nothing new. We’ve seen it with tobacco and large, sugary sodas — two indulgences that fall in the category of a “sin tax.”
But what about an excise tax on one of the main food groups? Not only that, but a pillar of a country’s cuisine? These questions are raised now in Germany, with the proposal of a so-called meat tax. Put forth by the Green Party, the measure aims to improve animal welfare, reduce human heart disease, and help protect the climate.
The new revenue would go to support farmers, who might face stronger international competition because of cheaper imported meats. But it’s not just the economics that need to be considered. Germany, famous for its sausages, must also think about the cultural consequences of taxing meat products. As in: what’s the wurst that could happen?
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