Summary
President Donald Trump has proposed a 107% tariff on imported Italian pasta, which could affect the availability and prices of popular brands in U.S. stores. The tariffs result from an investigation into alleged underpricing by Italian pasta producers, and if implemented, could significantly increase costs for American consumers.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government plans to impose a 107% tariff on Italian pasta imports.
- This decision follows an investigation into whether Italian producers are selling pasta at unfairly low prices in the U.S.
- If these tariffs take effect, prices for some pasta brands could double, making products more expensive for U.S. shoppers.
- The tariffs could also lead to fewer Italian pasta products available in American stores.
- If implemented, this will be the highest tariff on food imports from Italy.
- Italian brands affected include La Molisana, Pasta Garofalo, and Rummo, among others.
- Barilla, which manufactures some products in the U.S., will be less affected by the tariffs.
- Italian pasta exports to the U.S. are valued at over $700 million annually, the largest share of foreign-made pasta in U.S. markets.
