In the rolling hills outside Rome, Daniele Deroma and his family have been crafting pecorino romano for generations. Made from sheep's milk and aged with care, this iconic cheese is a symbol of Italian culinary heritage.

But today, that tradition is under threat. A 10% U.S. import tariff— introduced under President Donald Trump — has cast a shadow over Italy's cheese industry. With 35% of Donato's production destined for the US, the tariff could mean the difference between profit and loss.

If American demand drops, excess cheese could flood the domestic market, driving prices down and squeezing producers across the supply chain.

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