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July 22, 2021

The United States-Italy Relationship and Transatlantic Unity

by Fleitas PLLC

The United States and Italy are close Partners and Allies

Italy and the United States share a commitment to the same values – democracy, human rights, the rule of law, security, and prosperity. The United States represents Italy’s largest non-EU export market. The two-way trade in goods and services amounted to $80 billion last year. The relationship, which ranges from trade in consumer goods and agricultural products to cooperation in the defense industries, has spurred collaboration in fields outside the economic realm, including security and space technology. As of 2019, Italy’s direct investment in the United States totaled $32.8 billion, while U.S. direct investment in Italy was $34.9 billion. As of 2018, U.S. jobs tied to Italian direct investment in the United States totaled 93,700, while 250,000 Italian jobs were tied to U.S. direct investment in Italy. Italy is the second most popular destination for American study abroad students in the world, with more than 35,000 U.S. students studying there each year. Italian students are also increasingly attracted to education exchange programs in the United States. In the 2019/2020 academic year, more than 6,000 Italians chose to study at a U.S. college or university. Since the establishment of the U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission in 1948, approximately 14,000 Italian and American students, teachers, lecturers, and researchers have participated in the Fulbright international exchange program, enhancing scholarship through educational exchange. The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Program has produced alumni who have had enduring impacts on their fields, including Italian Prime Ministers Giuliano Amato and Lamberto Dini, eight Nobel laureates, twelve Pulitzer Prize winners, and five MacArthur Foundation Fellows.

By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 June, 2021

May 19, 2021

Italy opens up for international travelers; on its way to revive tourism

by Fleitas PLLC

Italy is slowly opening up to travelers from some select countries, and there is hope that one of the world’s most loved country for travelers might soon see a revival. Tourism is one of the main revenue sectors for Italy; pre-COVID, tourism brought in 13 per cent of Italy’s GDP.

The nation has formally reopened its borders to international travelers and has allowed restriction-free travel for visitors from some countries.

Italy opened up for travelers from EU member states, Israel and the UK. Travelers from these countries will need to provide COVID-19 negative certificates, vaccination certificate or proof of their recovery from COVID-19 in the past six months.

April 7, 2017

Buying vs. Renting

by Fleitas PLLC

Florida residents who are apprehensive about purchasing a home may be pleased to discover that doing so may be more affordable than they think. This is despite the increases in mortgage interest rates and home prices and the stiff competition from other buyers. Reports show it is less expensive to purchase a home than rent one in 66 percent of the counties in the United States. “The monthly rent amounts of three-bedroom apartments were compared to monthly house payments. The study showed that it was actually more affordable to purchase a home and have lower payments than when paying rent.” Says attorney Roberto Fleitas III. However, the affordability of getting a home may not last as interest rates are expected to continue to increase. If mortgage rates follow suit, it may become more affordable to rent a home than to buy one. You deserve an attorney who is going to give your case the personal touch and the attention it deserves. The Law Offices of Fleitas PLLC, takes care of their most important asset, YOU.