خلافا لما ادعاه السفير السوداني في واشنطن, امريكا تستورد معظم الصمغ العربي من تشاد!!!!

Quote: Commerce Department documents indicate that the United States has decreased its reliance on the Sudanese product over the last several years. In 2006, America imported 12 percent, or $6.2 million worth, of its gum arabic from Sudan. That figure represents a 54 percent drop year over year from 2005. Most gum arabic, nearly 38 percent, is now imported from Chad. Even if Sudan did cut off gum arabic imports, analysts say, there is little to worry about. "I don't think its going to make a big ripple," said Michael Bellas, chairman of Beverage Marketing. "There are so many alternative sources these days. Both Coke and Pepsi have, I'm sure, looked for substitutes," he said.