Q: In this task you will be given a passage and a yes/no question based on the passage. You should answer the question using the information from the passage.
passage: The United States does not have a nationwide soda tax, but a few of its cities have passed their own tax and the U.S. has seen a growing debate around taxing soda in various cities, states and even in Congress in recent years. A few states impose excise taxes on bottled soft drinks or on wholesalers, manufacturers, or distributors of soft drinks.
question: is there a sugar tax in the us?
A:
Yes