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The National Confectioners Association is an American trade organization that advances, protects and promotes chocolate, candy, gum and mints, and the companies that make these treats. As the leading association for the $35 billion U.S. confectionery industry, NCA educates the public to help ensure that it understands and appreciates the unique role that chocolate and candy can play in a happy, balanced lifestyle. Confections are produced in all 50 states, creating jobs for approximately 55,000 workers in more than 1,000 manufacturing facilities across the country. More than 400,000 jobs in agriculture, retail, transportation and other industries rely in part on the sale of confections for their livelihood. For every one job that is created by confectionery companies, another seven are supported in related industries.
Controversy
On March 7, 2017, The Washington Post reported that the NCA was lobbying the Trump administration.[1] The NCA's goal, as reported by the Post, was to advocate for the rollback of government policies that make the production of NCA members' products more expensive. One of the controversial issues reported by the Post was the scheduling of NCA events at Trump-owned properties. Thus, money is being paid by the NCA to Trump as they seek to influence government policy.
References
- ^ "'Big Candy' is lobbying the Trump administration. It's also holding events at Trump hotels". Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
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