Italy said Thursday that the United States has eased plans to impose hefty anti-dumping duties on several Italian pasta brands.
The Trump administration had initially proposed provisional tariffs of more than 91 percent on Italian pasta exports from January 1, adding to the existing 15 percent duty. The move followed a US Commerce Department investigation into allegations that Italian producers were “dumping” products—exporting them at below-market prices.
In a decision made ahead of the investigation’s scheduled conclusion on March 11, the Commerce Department lowered the planned tariffs for certain brands to “levels far below” initial announcements, according to a statement from the Italian foreign ministry. The revised duties are 2.3 percent for La Molisana, 14 percent for Garofalo, and 9.1 percent for 11 other producers.
“The redefining of these tariff rates is a testament to the US authorities’ recognition of our companies’ effective will to cooperate,” the ministry said.
Italy had been working with the US and the European Commission since October to resolve the pasta dispute. The American market is a major destination for Italian pasta, generating an estimated €671 million ($788 million) in 2024—around 17 percent of total exports—according to farm industry association Coldiretti.
