Italian olive oil exporters are demonstrating resilience in the face of potential tariffs threatened by the Trump administration. “We gained experience in 2019 with a similar situation. Since then, we’ve developed contingency plans with our clients to respond effectively to possible crises, at least in the short term,” Sergio Massa, owner of Agritalia, told Olive Oil Times.

Agritalia accounts for six percent of Italian olive oil exports to the United States and benefits from decades of experience. “U.S. domestic production cannot satisfy olive oil demand,” Massa said. “Everyone at the table recognizes that we must collectively find a way to address potential tariffs positively.”