U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy's foreign ministry says

January 1, 2026

TL;DR

U.S. drastically cut proposed tariffs on Italian pasta.
Initial proposed duties were as high as 92%, now as low as 2.26%.
The duties were proposed due to Italian producers allegedly selling at artificially low prices.
Higher duties could have led to increased U.S. consumer prices and reduced Italian imports.
La Molisana faces 2.26% tariffs, Garofalo nearly 14%, and 11 others 9%.
Italy's foreign ministry views the recalculation as a sign of U.S. cooperation recognition.

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