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Americans may pay more for Halloween candy due to a sugar shortage.
The Wall Street Journal reports a sugar supply strain could lead to high candy costs, affecting production.
Candy producers blame the sugar shortage on a US agriculture policy requiring 85 percent of sugar from domestic sugar processors; however, farmers deny the policy caused shortages.
Experts say candy will be available for Halloween; however, the price may be higher than in previous years.