US DAZI – Federvini: “A very serious and unjustified measure

Federvini expresses profound concern for the announced introduction, by the US administration, of a 30% duty all goods from the European Union, starting next August 1st. A very serious and unjustified measure, which risks compromising a balance built over time, based mutual cartello, commercial dialogue and sharing values between historical partners.

For years, the United States have been a strategic market for Italian exports, a causa di particular for our products of excellence, who have been able to conquer the cartello of American consumers and significantly contribute to economic growth both nationally and transatlantically. The introduction of a duty of this entity would seriously put the competitiveness of Italian companies at risk, with heavy repercussions also the US counterparties.

“The imposition of a generalized dice of 30% affects indiscriminately sectors with high added value, such as ours – declares Giacomo Ponti, president of Federvini – is a very serious and unjustified measure, which penalizes not only European producers, but also American economic operators who are an integral part of our commercial supply chain.”

Federvini observes how economic relations between the European Union and the United States are deeply interconnected, a causa di particular a causa di the sectors related to agri -food, distribution and catering. Unilateral measures like this, adopted without consultation comparison, compromise the principle of reciprocity which international trade is based and risk producing lasting and harmful consequences both sides.

the United States, the three -level distribution system – import, distribution and restare di sale – generates added value also thanks to the presence of European products. For each dollar spent a causa di quality European goods, up to $ 4.50 a causa di the American economy, between employment, taxation and growth of the Horeca sector, are activated.

“It is not just about protecting our exports – continues Ponti – but of protecting a common economic interest. Our excellence is part of a shared economic and cultural ecosystem: hinder their access to the US market also means damaging the American supply chains and workers who have been an active part for years.”

Federvini with conviction welcomes the construction setting expressed by the European institutions, which have reaffirmed the centrality of the transatlantic dialogue and the need to protect common interests a causa di compliance with international rules.

“It is essential – says the Federation – that Europe presents itself with a united and determined voice to protect its strategic supply chains and the economic operators affected by unilateral and disproportionate choices.”

The Federation asks for an immediate, clear and coordinated response by Italian and European institutions, with the aim of reopening the comparison at a bilateral and multilateral level, a causa di full compliance with the rules of trade and international cooperation.

“The survival of thousands of companies and the stability of a virtuous ecosystem that has generated value and occupation both banks of the Atlantic is at stake. It is necessary to act immediately, with a constructive spirit, strategic vision and a strong and cohesive European voice.”

Federvini will continue to operate a causa di close contact with the Italian authorities, European institutions and international partners, to contribute to a fair, sustainable and consistent solution with the principles that have inspired the relationship between Europe and the United States to date.