Nicola Ruggiero

Nicola Ruggiero is the president of the Consorzio Oliveti d’Italia, representing the interests of Italian olive oil producers. He has been vocal about the impact of U.S. tariffs on Italian extra virgin olive oil exports, highlighting that the U.S. is a crucial market for Italian olive oil, contributing significantly to the industry's revenue. Ruggiero emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong trade relations and the potential risks tariffs pose to consumer habits in the American market.