The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has launched an innovative new product — the Equity Express Select (EQS) export credit insurance policy, an insurance tool created specifically to help underserved companies begin or expand their export business ..read more

With women owning more than one in five U.S. businesses, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) proudly offers trade finance tools to support these entrepreneurs as they boost the U.S. economy and create American jobs ..read more

EXIM has a general prohibition on the support of “defense articles” contained within its congressional charter. Considerations on whether an item is a defense article are based upon (1) the nature of the export, (2) the intended end use of the export items, and (3) the identity of the buyer and end user.  Items sold to militaries are generally considered defense articles. However, there are exemptions and exceptions that permit EXIM to provide support, even when the buyer and/or end user is a military entity.  Three specific exemptions that can be used even when there is a military ..read more

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is pleased to announce that registration is underway for the 2024 Annual Conference, which will have a special focus on the agency's 90th anniversary. The two-day, in-person conference — set for  June 6-7, 2024, in Washington, D.C. — will feature presentations and panel discussions with leaders in business, finance, government, policy, and media as well as networking opportunities ..read more

Each year in March, two significant events take place to underscore the achievements of women in the United States and around the world ..read more

Designated by Congress in 1885, Presidents’ Day is a time for us to honor and recognize the 46 men who have served in the country’s highest office. This year, as the Export-Import Bank of the United States celebrates its 90th anniversary, we are taking the opportunity to specially acknowledge our 32nd president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. President Roosevelt established EXIM by executive order on February 2, 1934, setting into motion 90 years of dedication to and support of American businesses and workers.  As part of this year’s commemorative activities, President and Chair Reta Jo Le ..read more

Negotiating with Foreign Buyers: More Than Just Cash Up Front ..read more

Each February, Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans and highlights how Black history and culture have enriched every aspect of American life ..read more

For nine decades, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has played a critical role in fostering economic opportunity for U.S. companies and sustaining jobs for U.S. workers ..read more

EXIM works with businesses of all sizes and has no minimum transaction size requirements. In FY22, about 88% of EXIM transactions supported small businesses and 54% of those transactions were < $500,000. Whether an EXIM customer is a first-time exporter or an experienced one, the agency has supported sales of just a few thousand dollars to help them grow their business. One of the ways EXIM supports small businesses is through Export Credit Insurance (ECI) which enables eligible U.S. exporters to protect against the risk of international buyer nonpayment and offer more favorable open acco ..read more