Italy for preventing extra tariffs on pasta

ROME:

Italy has appealed to Washington and the European Commission in an attempt to dissuade the US from imposing a punitive tariffs on pasta imports, a deeply unpopular measure among producers.

In early September, the United States' Department of Commerce announced plans to impose provisional anti-dumping duties of over 91 percent on pasta from January 2026, on top of the 15 percent already in place.

The decision was part of an investigation into "dumping": alleged commercial practices by certain brands involving exports to the United States at prices below market value.

Italy's foreign ministry said it was "working closely with the companies involved and in consultation with the European Commission to ensure that the US department reviews the provisional duties imposed on our companies".

The Italian embassy in Washington has also intervened to "assist companies in asserting their rights", according to a statement