USA: Detroit mayor plans ‘fastfood tax’
By: just-food.com | 10 May 2005
The mayor of US city Detroit is planning a 'fast food tax," with customers paying more for burgers, pizzas and hot dogs.
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The mayor of US city Detroit is planning a 'fast food tax," with customers paying more for burgers, pizzas and hot dogs.
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