“A 25% tariff… would be devastating to Rome’s export business as Rome’s customers would then have the incentive to buy from suppliers in other countries not affected by the proposed tariff. If imposed, Rome will be unable to absorb the 25% tariff and will be...
“However, a 10-25% increase in duties on frozen truffles from China would increase costs of ingredients for preserved truffle product to 22.3%-36.3% with increased duties, and Sabatino may have to cut employment at its West Haven facility as a result....
“The proposed tariff listing on the above goods are not a threat to any US manufacturer and will only serve to unnecessarily add millions of dollars to our product costs, threaten US jobs and ultimately increase consumer prices.”
