As a European, it is always very fascinating to see just how differently the word gypsy and the ethnic group(s) of gypsies are considered culturally over the pond.
The modern reality is that the arrival of dozens of semi-homeless people with no visible means of employment, sanitation and waste disposal is generally unwelcome (and certainly isn't romantic).
I do also maintain the chance that they just managed to integrate better by luck, so it's mostly their historical tropes that remain. No clue.
There is definitely a prevalent romanticization of other cultures in NA that I feel is a lot less significant elsewhere, so I do see you point too though.