US Department of Commerce reduces rates that would reach up to 92% for 13 producers
The United States Department of Commerce has reduced tariffs imposed on 13 Italian pasta manufacturers, reducing rates that would have reached 92% to values of 2.26% to 14%.
The new tariffs will be applied in addition to the on most imports from the European Union. The information was released by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs this Thursday (January 1, 2026).
The government of President Donald Trump (Republican Party) had initially proposed higher anti-dumping duties after an investigation identified that Italian producers were selling products at prices considered artificially low, which would harm US manufacturers.
The decision to reduce tariffs was made after analyzing the commercial practices of Italian companies. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs interpreted the change as recognition of manufacturers’ collaboration during the process.
The La Molisana brand will have imports taxed at 2.26%, while Garofalo will face tariffs of almost 14%. The other 11 pasta brands will be subject to a 9% import tax.
The White House has not yet commented on the reduction in tariffs.
Here is the full Italian statement:
“First reduction in US tariffs on Italian pasta
“The United States Department of Commerce released, during the night, some assessments – in anticipation of the conclusion of the investigation scheduled for March 11 – related to the anti-dumping tariffs applied to some Italian pasta brands.
“The post-preliminary analysis, in fact, resets the rates provisionally fixed on September 4th significantly lower: from 91.74%, the rates go to 2.26% for La Molisana, 13.98% for Garofalo and 9.09% for the other 11 producers not sampled.
“The redefinition of tariffs is a sign of recognition, by the North American authorities, of the effective willingness of our companies to cooperate. It is also an indication of the effectiveness of the support provided by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the government since the beginning, support that we intend to continue to offer with a view to the final decisions.”
