ROME:
Italy has called on Washington and the European Commission to try to dissuade the United States from imposing punitive prices on the imports of pasta, a deeply unpopular measure among the producers.
In early September, the United States Ministry of Trade announced its intention to impose provisional anti-dumping tasks of more than 91% on pasta from January 2026, in addition to the 15% already in place.
The decision was part of an investigation into “dumping”: alleged trade practices of certain brands involving exports to the United States at prices lower than market value.
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it “worked in close collaboration with the companies involved and in consultation with the European Commission to ensure that the American department examines the provisional functions imposed on our businesses”.
The Italian Embassy in Washington also intervened to “help companies assert their rights,” said a statement
