The Ambassador of Italy in the United States, Marco Peronaci, hosted on 20 April a new meeting of the series “Villa Firenze Talks” dedicated to the Italian economy: “Focus Italy – economy, markets and reforms” saw the participation of the General Director of the Treasury, Riccardo Barbieri Hermitte, the Vice Governor of the Bank of Italy, Sergio Nicoletti Altimari, and the CEO of Borsa Italiana, Fabrizio Testa. The conversation was moderated by the well-known American journalist Steve Clemons, winner of the Urbino Prize 2025.
“The Italian economy has demonstrated an extraordinary resilience: growth has maintained, fiscal consolidation has progressed with discipline and coherence, and international markets have responded with an increasing confidence towards the Italian state bonds — a recognition of the constant commitment of the Government”, said Ambassador Peronaci opening the event.
Built immediately after the week of the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, the appointment of Villa Firenze represented an event of promotion of Italy, in particular with a view to attracting foreign investments. The event was designed to promote a high-level dialogue between Italian economic and financial institutions and leading US stakeholders.
In their interventions, the Italian speakers presented to a qualified audience of operators, economists and investors the opportunities offered by the Italian System. They offered an updated assessment of the prospects of the Italian economic system, analyzing macroeconomic fundamentals, industrial strengths, ongoing structural reforms and investment opportunities.
The economic-commercial relations between Italy and the United States are based on solid foundations: the United States continues to be the main export market for our country outside Europe, with a bilateral exchange that reached in 2025 the record figure of 141 billion USD (+8.6% compared to 2024); American exports in Italy increased by 35% in 2025, reducing the previous trade deficit; Italian investments in.
From the pharmaceutical to the mechanical sector, from the automotive sector to the luxury goods, the strength of bilateral trade relations is also demonstrated by the growth of the flows continued in 2025 despite the conjuncture of uncertainty.
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