“The rise of the machines” – Article by Dr. Harm Bandholz, Chief US Economist for UniCredit Bank
Robots are one of the latest stages of technological progress. Their number used by businesses to boost their productivity has increased rapidly in recent years. And there is no reason to believe that this pace of “robotization” will begin to slow any time soon. On the contrary, as the cost of robots continues to fall […]
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Impact of New US Trade Legislations on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings Against Italian Exporters
IMPACT OF NEW US TRADE LEGISLATIONS ON THE ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST ITALIAN EXPORTERS Dharmendra N. Choudhary Recent amendments to US trade laws have potentially significant implications for Italian exports of goods to the USA. Specifically, the Trade Preferences Extension Act of June 2015 and Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of February […]
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New FDA requirements for food facility registrations
On July 14, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Final Rule amending its regulations for the registration of food facilities. These regulations require domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for human or animal consumption in the United States to register with FDA. The Final Rule is […]
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North America takes steps towards promotion of Authentic Italian food products
The European Union formally recognizes food products from its member countries to assure their authenticity to the rest of the world. It comes as no surprise that the “boot” of European nations supports the rest of EU with the largest number of DOP (Designation of Origin) and IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) products. Italy, always known […]
Read MoreFive U.S. Environmental Regulations Every Company Should Know
Anyone doing business in the United States should be aware of a complex set of environmental statutes and regulations. The purpose of this article is to highlight the five most important statutes and discuss briefly how they operate. The purpose of this is not to render legal advice or to provide a comprehensive guide to […]
Read MoreIntellectual Property Rights in the US
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination thereof, that distinguishes the products or services of a specific entity or individual from those of another. A trademark informs consumers of the source of the products or services. Trademarks are protected by State and Federal laws through registration. Trademarks also benefit from […]
Read MoreInternational tax – United States Highlights 2014
The Italian desk of Deloitte in the US (based in New York City) is comprised of Italian professionals able to play a key role in connecting the Italian investors (from small-medium enterprises to large public companies) with the US tax system and business environment in general. In addition, Deloitte has formed a specialized tax group, […]
Read MoreSo You Want To Enter the U.S. Market: Twelve Simple Steps to Avoid Litigation
It is well known that U.S. consumers have a tremendous appetite for European designed and manufactured goods. Even in a depressed economy, consumers still seek out and will pay a premium for the quality and style offered by European companies, which cannot be duplicated anywhere. However, many companies are hesitant to enter the U.S. market […]
Read MoreTax implications of real estate investments in the United States
When considering how to structure a real estate investment in the United States, the foreign investor must be aware of the difference between a non-resident alien and an American taxpayer. An American taxpayer is a U.S. citizen or an alien becoming a U.S. tax resident for purpose of income, gift and estate tax. The American […]
Read MoreHow to sell in the United States
The Italian manufacturer who desires to sell its products in teh United States has three main options: (i) to sell through a distributor of the manufacturer’s products; (ii) to engage a sales representative who solicits sales in the US; (iii) to set up a subsidiary in the US.
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