EXIM Chair Lewis to Attend the 79th Annual United Nations General Assembly in New York

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2024
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New York, NY – Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis will travel to New York City September 23 - September 27 to meet with high-level government officials, industry leaders, and academics at the 79th Annual United Nations General Assembly. Chair Lewis will discuss a variety of topics, including EXIM’s efforts through the China and Transformational Exports Program, investing in critical minerals, green and renewable energy, and investing in Sub-Saharan Africa. Chair Lewis will share how EXIM financing for these key exports can support American companies and good-paying jobs here in the United States. More details to come.

ABOUT EXIM:

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the nation’s official export credit agency with the mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports. To advance American competitiveness and assist U.S. businesses as they compete for global sales, EXIM offers financing including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans. As an independent federal agency, EXIM contributes to U.S. economic growth by supporting tens of thousands of jobs in exporting businesses and their supply chains across the United States. Since 1992, EXIM has generated more than $9 billion for the U.S. Treasury for repayment of U.S. debt. Learn more at www.exim.gov.

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