US cuts Italian pasta tariffs; 13 producers spared
The US Commerce Department plans to cut tariffs on Italian pasta, sparing 13 producers from high duties; Italy also set La Molisana and Garofalo rates.
Overview
The US Commerce Department plans a substantial reduction in tariffs on Italian pasta, impacting duties previously set during the Trump era.
Thirteen Italian producers will be spared from high duties, maintaining competitive access to the US market and reducing cost pressures for mid-sized pasta makers.
La Molisana tariff at 2.26% and Garofalo about 14% are among the rates announced by Italy's foreign ministry as part of the latest bilateral trade adjustments.
The timing and scope reflect ongoing discussions between the US and Italian authorities over trade rules and potential broader tariffs reforms.
Experts expect the changes to influence pasta pricing in the US and may affect competitive dynamics among European suppliers in the near term.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story by emphasizing the economic implications and diplomatic nuances of the tariff reduction. Language choices like "drastically cut back" and "constructive co-operation" highlight the positive resolution. The focus on consumer impact and international relations, rather than political motivations, suggests a balanced narrative. The structural choice to present both US and Italian perspectives equally supports this framing.
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FAQ
In October, the US proposed an extra 92% duty on top of the regular 15% rate on most EU imports for 13 Italian pasta companies, accusing La Molisana and Garofalo of selling at unfairly low prices.
La Molisana's tariff was cut to 2.26%, Garofalo's to 13.98%, the remaining unnamed producers face 9.09%, and 13 producers overall are spared from the high duties.
The reduced tariffs take effect from January 2026.
The US accused two producers, La Molisana and Garofalo, of selling pasta at unfairly low prices (dumping).
The cuts spare 13 producers from 92% high duties, maintaining competitive access to the US market and reducing cost pressures, following a US Commerce Department review of their US activities.
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