Italian Pecorino Producers Press to Avoid US Tariffs
Producers of Pecorino Romano cheese, one of Italy's best known food exports, are lobbying to be spared new U.S. tariffs that could raise consumer prices and take a chunk out of their export market.
Gianni Maoddi, president of the Consorzio di Tutela del Pecorino Romano, said the cheese has for more than 140 years been popular in the United States, which accounts for around 40% of annual exports.
The consortium is holding talks, including with the cabinet of the European Commissioner for Agriculture and the office of the United States Trade Representative, to explain Pecorino Romano's unique qualities.
"We were recognised as having special characteristics, for example...
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