American Italian Food Coalition Urges U.S. Dept. of Commerce to Revise Final Duties on Italian Pasta Makers

Final rate should reflect the strong U.S.-Italy partnership, existing tariffs, and avoid higher prices on a consumer staple.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Co-chairs of the American Italian Food Coalition, former Member of Congress Susan Molinari and Lucy Calautti, today called on the U.S. Department of Commerce to revise its preliminary plan to place 91.74 percent duties on various brands of imported Italian pasta as part of a preliminary review. The final review is expected in January 2026. Combined with the recently announced 15 percent US-EU tariff agreement, American consumers would pay 107 percent more for certain imported pastas.

Molinari and Calautti said, “All countries have a responsibility to protect their national industries and markets. However, the proposed 91 percent duty on certain Italian pasta brands is a historically disproportionate response that would hurt American families by doubling the price of this pantry staple. Further, it does not reflect the strong partnership and friendship between the United States and Italy. We urge the Department of Commerce to consider the existing 15 percent tariffs on European imports, the importance of our relationship with Italy, and the impact on American consumers before determining the final rate in its review.”