How Tariffs Could End Italian Pasta in the U.S.

The Journal discusses the potential impact of tariffs on Italian pasta imported to the U.S. The episode begins by describing the pasta-making process at La Molisana, an Italian pasta factory, and then shifts to the potential crisis Italian pasta makers are facing due to the possibility of tariffs as high as 107%. The tariffs are a result of a dumping complaint filed by American pasta makers, one of which has ties to Italian pasta brands. The imposition of tariffs could lead to higher prices and reduced availability of Italian pasta for U.S. consumers, and has escalated into a diplomatic issue between Italy, the EU, and the U.S.