5 Store-Bought Pastas That Are Made In The US - Tasting Table

"But 13 Italian pasta companies are looking at a much steeper tax set to arrive in January 2026. In September, the Commerce Department put out a proposal to punish these companies for "dumping" product with a startlingly high tax of around 92%. Added to the standard EU tariff, that totals a 107% increase in price, likely enough to remove these products from the shelves entirely."

"Fortunately, while these Italian pasta tariffs may make your favorite brands disappear from your local grocery stores, there are plenty of domestic pasta producers out there. Pastas made in the U.S. will, of course, be unaffected by any of these tariffs, though it is important to note that a reduction in supply across the board could still lead to price increases."

Grocery prices continue rising and imported pasta from EU countries already carries a 15% U.S. tariff. The Commerce Department proposed in September a punitive anti-dumping duty of about 92% on 13 Italian pasta companies, effective January 2026, which combined with the standard tariff would equal roughly a 107% price increase likely to remove those products from U.S. shelves. Domestic pasta producers would be unaffected by those tariffs. Reduced overall supply could still push prices higher, but only extreme external factors would approach the magnitude of the proposed taxes. Five U.S. pasta brands are recommended, beginning with American Beauty.

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