Italian pasta could soon disappear from American grocery shelves as the US government considers imposing a massive 107% tariff on imports from Italy, as per a report.US Proposes 107% Tariff That Could Wipe Out Italian Pasta ImportsThe proposed tariff, introduced under US president Donald Trump, could make popular Italian brands too expensive or even unavailable for US consumers, as per a Newsweek report. If implemented, it would mark the highest tariff ever placed on an Italian food import, as per the report.
The move follows an anti-dumping investigation launched by the US Department of Commerce in August 2024 after American manufacturers 8th Avenue Food & Provisions and Winland Foods accused Italian pasta producers of selling at unfair pricing, reported Newsweek.
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Commerce Department Investigation Targets 13 Italian Pasta BrandsIn preliminary findings released in September 2025, the Commerce Department recommended a 91.74% anti-dumping tariff on 13 Italian pasta producers, in addition to an existing 15% baseline tariff on EU goods, bringing the total to roughly 107%, as per the report.
Officials said that La Molisana and Pasta Garofalo failed to provide the requested documentation and were deemed uncooperative, resulting in a uniform tariff applied to all 13 companies, as per the Newsweek report. However, both brands have denied any wrongdoing, as per the report.
ALSO READ: Why are gold prices up today? Key reasons the yellow metal hits near 3-week peakTariff Could Push Pasta Prices From $3.99 to $7.99 per PackIf the tariff takes effect in January 2026, importers and retailers across the US could face steep cost increases, likely driving up pasta prices or causing some brands to disappear from store shelves, as per the Newsweek report.
Rummo USA’s chief commercial officer, Jim Donnelly, told The New York Post that while his company would avoid passing the full cost to customers, prices could rise from $3.99 to $7.99 per package, as per the report.Which Italian Pasta Brands Could Be Hit by US Tariff ProposalThe 13 Italian pasta producers listed in the Commerce Department’s records include, as per the Newsweek report.
La MolisanaPasta GarofaloRummoAgritaliaAldinoAntiche Tradizioni Di GragnanoBarilla (noting U.S.-produced Barilla will be less affected)Gruppo MiloPastificio Artigiano Cav. Giuseppe CoccoPastificio ChiavennaPastificio LiguoriPastificio SgambaroPastificio TammaAlthough Barilla manufactures part of its US supply domestically, other brands that export directly from Italy could face significant challenges, as per the report.Italy’s $700 Million Pasta Exports to the US Under ThreatItaly exports more than $700 million worth of pasta to the United States annually, making it America’s largest foreign supplier of pasta, reported Newsweek.European Officials Push Back Against US TariffsThe proposal has drawn criticism from European officials. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič warned the decision could escalate into a World Trade Organization dispute, while Italy’s Foreign Minister and agricultural group Coldiretti called it a “mortal blow for Made in Italy,” and warned of major impacts on food exports and consumer prices, as per the report.
FAQsWhy will Italian pasta disappear from US shelves?
Because of a proposed 107% tariff that could make imports too costly for retailers and shoppers.
How much could pasta prices increase in US?
Rummo USA warned prices could jump from about $3.99 to $7.99 per package.
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