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How Tariffs May Impact Italy's $2 Billion In U.S. Wine Exports


Published on 2025-05-02 07:28:01 - Forbes
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  • The U.S. is Italy's most lucrative wine market, but looming tariffs could raise Italian wine prices for consumers. Italian wine executives discuss solutions.

The article from Forbes, published on May 2, 2025, discusses the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs on Italy's wine exports, which amount to $2 billion annually. Liz Thach highlights that these tariffs could significantly affect Italian wine producers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, as the U.S. is one of their largest markets. The article details how the proposed tariffs, part of broader trade negotiations, might lead to increased prices for consumers and reduced competitiveness for Italian wines in the U.S. market. It also mentions the ongoing discussions between the U.S. and the European Union to mitigate these effects, with stakeholders from the Italian wine industry expressing concerns and advocating for a resolution that would preserve their access to the American market.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizthach/2025/05/02/how-tariffs-may-impact-italys-2-billion-in-us-wine-exports/ ]