US Urged to Reassess Pasta Tariffs as Italy Fights Back
The US Commerce Department has been advised to reassess its decision to impose additional antidumping duties on Italian pasta imports, a move that could significantly impact European exports. The Italian government is actively engaged in protecting its affected companies, with the USA being one of the top three markets for Italian pasta.
The US decision, based on allegations of unfair pricing by two large Italian manufacturers, has led to an additional antidumping duty of 91.74% on top of the existing 15% tariff. This has raised concerns in Italy, where pasta exports were worth over €4 billion in 2024. The Italian government, through its embassy in Washington, is supporting affected companies and working with the European Commission to urge the USA to reconsider these new tariffs.
The Italian Foreign Ministry has rejected the findings of the US investigation that led to the new tariffs. Meanwhile, Confindustria, the Italian industry association, has lowered its growth forecasts for the Italian economy due to the impact of US tariffs and geopolitical tensions on exports.
The USA is one of the largest export markets for Italian pasta, with exports worth almost $800 million in 2024. The reassessment advised by a US government official to the Commerce Department could potentially alleviate the burden on Italian pasta producers and maintain the flow of exports to the US market.
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