U.S. lowers proposed tariffs on several Italian pasta brands

ROME, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- The United States has revised downward proposed new tariffs on several brands of Italian pasta, Italy's Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

In a statement, the ministry said the U.S. Department of Commerce had issued preliminary assessments on anti-dumping duties for the products ahead of the official conclusion of an anti-dumping investigation expected on March 11.

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