"In a first-of-its-kind event, the Venn Diagram of "Trump administration catastrophes" and "Christmas gift ideas for family members you really only see two or three times a year" has become a circle. Thanks to Trump's beloved tariffs, pasta from Italy might be hard to come by come 2026-so, if you consider yourself a saucy little pasta freak, it's time to stock up."
"On Monday, the U.S. Commerce Department announced a 92% antidumping duty on Italian-made dry pasta, according to the Wall Street Journal. This is on top of Trump's existing 15% tariff on imports from the European Union, and would affect at least 13 companies, including recognizable brands like Pasta Garofalo, Rummo, and even Barilla (though the U.S.-produced Barilla will be the least affected)."
The U.S. Commerce Department imposed a 92% antidumping duty on Italian-made dry pasta, adding to an existing 15% tariff on EU imports. The duty targets at least 13 companies, including Pasta Garofalo, Rummo, and Barilla, and could sharply increase retail prices. La Molisana described the U.S. market as critically important while warning of thin margins. Rummo said it would not fully pass costs to consumers but acknowledged potential price jumps. The decision follows an August 2024 antidumping probe prompted by complaints from U.S. manufacturers and denies of wrongdoing from accused Italian firms.
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