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iemanja

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1. Italian pasta is not close to the cheapest

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:08 AM

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That’s bullshit. It’s always more expensive, and that’s before the tariffs.

It’s like saying Italian linens are cheap. They are the best but also the most expensive. Italians just know how to make fine things.

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107% tariffs on pasta. Now, you're attacking something sacred. Paisano's are pissed. [View all] usonian Tuesday OP

Italian pasta is not close to the cheapest iemanja Tuesday #1

I survived the world-wide bucatini shortage (for whatever bizarre reason that happened) usonian Tuesday #2

I think Barilla has plants in Nebraska and Illinois, although they are an Italian company. pdxflyboy Tuesday #3

Their products are everywhere here DFW Tuesday #4

Thirteen Italian pasta brands ... (will) potentially be forced to hike prices dramatically? AZJonnie Tuesday #5

Just bought some Barilla elbows today BaronChocula Tuesday #6

What do they cost in the US Old Crank Tuesday #7

I'd have to go shopping to get you prices. Alternately, check prices online. Might need a VPN to get U.S. results. usonian Tuesday #8

One brand is selling at $4.00 lb Old Crank Tuesday #9