Overview

• The U.S. Department of Commerce’s early‑September report assigned a 91.74% dumping margin to Garofalo and La Molisana after determining the firms did not sufficiently cooperate.
• Combined with the existing 15% tariff on EU goods, the preliminary margin points to roughly 107% duties on the affected imports if the finding is finalized.
• La Molisana’s chief executive said the company is ready to open a production plant in the United States to maintain market access under potential duties.
• The European Commission, coordinating with the Italian government, said it is engaging Washington on the antidumping case and will intervene if necessary.
• Producers report filing U.S. legal appeals and say duties could take effect on January 1, 2026 with retroactive coverage of the prior 12 months, as the probe spans 19 brands and final rates remain uncertain.