Pasta Prices Soar: Italian Tariffs Threaten Shelves

A significant price increase for imported Italian pasta is anticipated, with a potential 107% tariff set to take effect in January 2026. This steep tax is proposed to penalize Italian companies for "dumping" products into the U.S. market. Consequently, many popular Italian pasta brands may become unavailable to consumers as prices surge dramatically.

Fortunately, consumers can still find domestically produced pasta, as these products will not be subject to the new import tariffs. Brands like American Beauty, Mueller's, Creamette, Ronzoni, and Barilla (for their U.S.-made products) offer reliable alternatives. While overall supply reductions could still influence prices, these domestic options are unlikely to see increases comparable to the Italian imports.

Several U.S.-based pasta brands have long histories. American Beauty was formed in 1916, Mueller's was established by a German immigrant in 1867, and Creamette began in 1896. Ronzoni was founded by an Italian immigrant in 1915, known for its iconic blue box. Barilla, though Italian in origin, now produces the majority of its U.S. sales in Iowa and New York.