Donald Trump "declares war" on Italian pasta. The US administration is preparing to impose 107% tariffs on macaroni, spaghetti, and other products. Starting in January 2026, an additional 91.74% could be added to the 15% tariff already imposed by the White House, bringing the total import tariff to nearly 107%.

The increased tariffs stem from dumping accusations that the US administration has leveled against two Italian pasta producers, specifically La Molisana and Garofalo, which have been investigated by the US Department of Commerce.

Dumping practices refer to the export of goods at prices significantly lower than domestic prices in order to "capture" foreign markets . Specifically, the U.S. Department of Agriculture conducted an audit of pasta imports from Italy at the request of several American companies (so-called "petitioners"). In this case, two companies ("mandatory respondents") were subjected to the department's investigation, which included a comprehensive review of sales and cost data: La Molisana and Garofalo.

"We have preliminarily determined that for the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, the following estimated weighted average dumping margins exist: La Molisana Spa 91.74%, Pastificio Lucio Garofalo Spa 91.74%, companies not individually examined 91.74%," reads the document published by the Department of Commerce.

In addition to La Molisana and Garofalo, the survey cites 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. For those who already produce pasta for the American market in the US, like Barilla, the tariff's impact will be less.

(Unioneonline)