U.S. imports of Italian sparkling wine — 90% of that Prosecco — skyrocketed by 41% in November, after Trump’s election, far exceeding consumer demand

During the first Trump administration, Italian wines were exempt from tariffs, and as of right now, no duties have been declared against European allies. However, to safeguard the market, Prosecco importers and distributors say they are taking preventative action.

American importers have been stockpiling the popular Italian bubbly Prosecco as a hedge against the possible impact of tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump. Wine industry data shows that U.S.