US EditionUS Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta Imports
The US Commerce Department reduced tariffs on 13 Italian pasta producers from nearly 92% to as low as 2.3%, reflecting cooperation during an anti-dumping probe.
- On Thursday, the Italian foreign ministry said the US Commerce Department lowered planned tariffs on certain Italian pasta brands months before the March 11 investigation conclusion, acknowledging Italian cooperation.
- Allegations of 'dumping' prompted an anti-dumping investigation after Commerce said some Italian-made pasta was sold in the US at less than normal value, with initial plans for a 91.74% tariff on imports from 13 Italian producers.
- The revised duties include 2.3 for La Molisana, 14 for Garofalo, and 9.1 for 11 other pasta producers, with some rates cited up to 13.98%.
- The earlier plan would have pushed tariffs above 100% because a 15% underlying EU-US tariff risked sharp price rises for US consumers in the 671 million euro market, Coldiretti said.
- Amid recent softenings of Trump-era tariffs, a Commerce spokesperson said Italian pasta makers addressed many concerns and Commerce will continue engaging before a final determination.
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