美国缩减对意大利面关税 意大利称特朗普时期政策回调

Core Points - The U.S. government has significantly reduced the planned tariffs on Italian pasta brands, which were initially set to double their costs, amid domestic political pressure regarding living costs [1][2] - The U.S. Department of Commerce has lowered the additional tariffs from a maximum of 92% to a range of 2% to 14% for different brands, including La Molisana and Garofalo [1][2] - The Italian government claims that this tariff adjustment reflects the constructive cooperation of its companies [2][3] Industry Impact - The Italian Agricultural Association warned that such tariffs would have a "fatal blow" to pasta producers, with approximately half of the pasta exports to the U.S. being affected [1][3] - The total value of pasta imports from Italy to the U.S. is projected to be around €671 million in 2024 [1][3] - The tariffs were initially proposed as an additional charge on top of a general 15% tariff on EU imports, which had already sparked strong protests from Rome and Brussels [1][3] Tariff Details - The revised tariff rates are as follows: La Molisana at 2.26%, Garofalo at 13.98%, and the remaining 11 producers at a rate of 9.09% [2][3] - A formal investigation result is expected to be published in March [2][3]