107% US tariffs on Italian pasta

https://en.ilsole24ore.com/art/107-per-cent-us-tariffs-on-italian-pasta-AHsKg2zC

by Massimo25ore

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  1. There is no peace for Italian food products in the United States, its most important export destination after the European market. As of 1 January 2026, the US administration is preparing to impose tariffs of as much as 107% on Italian pasta. To the 15% tariff already imposed by the White House, in fact, a further 91.74% is about to be added, motivated by the dumping accusations that the US administration is directing in particular at two Italian pasta producing companies, La Molisana and Garofalo, which have allegedly been the subject of an investigation by the US Department of Commerce.

    Every year, at the request of some American pasta companies, the US Department of Commerce launches an investigation into imports of this product from Italy, but usually these kinds of reviews end with additional tariffs of 1 or 2 per cent at most. This time, however, weighted average dumping margins of 91.74% were found for the period between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. In addition to La Molisana and Garofalo, the department’s report mentions other exporters including: Agritalia, Aldino, Antiche Tradizioni Di Gragnano, Barilla, Gruppo Milo, Pastificio Artigiano Cav. Giuseppe Cocco, Pastificio Chiavenna, Pastificio Liguori, Pastificio Della Forma, Pastificio Sgambaro, Pastificio Tamma and Rummo. The new tariffs will apply to all of these; for those already producing in the US – such as Barilla – the impact of the tariff will be less.

    The Farnesina has made it known that it has been following the case since early September, when the US Department of Commerce published the preliminary outcome of its investigation. The Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, has also already taken up the dossier: ‘Together with the Italian ambassador to the United States, Marco Peronaci, we are closely following the alleged anti-dumping action, which would trigger a hyper-protectionist mechanism towards our pasta producers of which we see neither the need nor any justification’.

  2. But how is Jorgio that is more Italian than Italians despite his parents are from former Yugoslavia and not even Italy making Italian meals now?!

  4. Under the Trump administration the “investigation” are so perfect, i mean, wow, they never lied or bent the facts, all is crystal clear. Surely this isnt a sketchy gimmick to try and force the producer to go to USA and/or enforce a pathetic protectionism

  5. The Trump administration is the shit show that just keeps on giving. At times it’s hilarious, other times it’s genuinely scary. 

  6. Italians, you can send your pasta to Brazil. We will be glad of it.

  8. >For Luigi Scordamaglia, CEO of Filiera Italia, this is a real ‘forcing, intervened in a particularly delicate moment, which will benefit those who produce pasta in the United States, damaging all those who instead export pasta from Italy to the US’.

    That’s probably the main goal of these tariffs, since Barilla, that already make their “enriched” pasta in the United States, will get away more lightly.

  9. Didn’t we have a grotesque trade deal to prevent them from doing further tariffs?

  10. All trump knows is the word ‘Tariff’. The guy is a grade A+ idiot.

  14. This is stark reminder for EU that only way to manage random US policies is to diversify trade routes & increase independence in digital, Defence and payment systems.

    Everything else is just for headlines.

  15. I see the South Philadelphia Italians who voted for Trump because they are super racist got what they voted for.

  16. As much as a stupid thing many of the US tariffs are, I think tariffs on pasta would be one of the most sensible ones. USA is top5 wheat exporter in the world and pasta is a fairly basic product like eggs or milk. They should be able to produce and favor their own as a matter of food security, honestly I dont see that as much a bad thing. If anything, I expect the EU to do the same.

  18. I’ll buy some extra high quality Italian pasta tomorrow. Let the Americans keep their GM stuff. Quality over quantity, 100%.

  20. I’m sorry for the Americans that will now be forced to eat Barilla pasta

  21. Maga only eats mac and American cheese product in tube, so no food was wasted on them.

  22. Oh noes. How are Americans going to get their pasta now since it’s a well guarded secret that the Italian government keeps locked up?!

  23. Italian government still like the Orange man, they got what they wanted.
    Antoher victory for Meloni /s

  24. Haha For you, there won’t be the best pasta in the world, Americunts lmao

  25. I’m going to eat some high quality italian pasta as part of my dinner. Also fruit and vegetables from multiple European countries.

    Because I don’t live in an insane fascist dictatorship.

  26. Giorgia Meloni being a bootlicker didn’t work well lol

  27. B…b…but Salvini said that tariffs are an opportunity for Italy??? Why is Meloni’s ~~master~~ best friend betraying her like that? Is Trump italophobic?

  28. Next 107% on maple syrup, gotta protect the manufacturers

  29. Can they actually impose tariffs on single European country? 

  30. how about we slap 1000% tariff’s on every product coming from USA, every time angry carrot slams another tariff on things that come from Europe? 😉

  31. I’m gonna buy extra italian pasta this week here in Europe. Grazie mille per l’ottimo pasta, Italia 🤌🏻

  32. Except the EU-US trade deal says that any tariffs can’t be over 15%, not now or in the future. Trump must have dementia to forget it so quickly.

  34. Italy has a large established export market that includes pasta as a big component. This makes import of pasta cheap and efficient.

    But honestly, the US has a massive wheat production so, why wouldn’t they look to expand domestic production of pasta – via stimulating competition through tariffs – to provide domestic pasta. Its a product that is eaten weekly by most families in the US.

  35. Wondering why import pasta, surely that should be simple enough to produce domestically?

  36. Rather pay a premium for good pasta than the barilla garbage we have. Worst texture pasta.

  37. No worries, we are able to absorb the decrease in consumption of pasta in the US by increasing our daily ration of 1 kg to 1.5 kg per capita

  38. You know how Meloni, Salvini, Taijani, and La Russa keep saying how good Trump is and how much they love him? I have no words🤬 (I actually have may words, but swearing in my Calabrian dialect is not good on an English speaking sub)

  39. > weighted average dumping margins of 91.74% were found for the period between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024

  40. Maybe, just maybe EU leaders should stop licking Trump’s shoes. Every concession, every agreement is seen as weakness.

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