Trump administration set to drastically cut planned Italian pasta tariffs
The Trump administration is said to be backing down from punishing duties of more than 90% after a government review spared major Italian exporters.
Last updated: 2026-01-02 15:14:54 ET
The Trump administration is said to be backing down from punishing duties of more than 90% after a government review spared major Italian exporters.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
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The country’s exports to the U.S. have surged since President Trump imposed new import duties on every country this year.