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“Economic security is national security,” Bessent declared Thursday at the close of the Export-Import Bank’s annual conference. In his remarks, he outlined an emerging doctrine in which “our economic strength stands alongside our military as a pillar of America’s national security.” Beyond traditional military alliances, Bessent said, the administration is building “an economic shield” designed…
EXIM Is ‘On Fire,’ Says Lutnick as He Outlines Trump’s Trade Agenda and Push for Self-Reliance
Secretary Howard Lutnick took the stage at the EXIM annual conference on Thursday morning in an upbeat mood. He opened by congratulating John Jovanovic and the Export-Import Bank for “really” finding footing in thinking about how to lead and help America grow and expand. As Lutnick revealed, the Trump administration is recasting exports as a…
Secretary Burgum Says EXIM ‘Knows the American Way’
America’s 55th Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, addressed the Export-Import Bank of the United States annual conference on Wednesday, delivering strong praise for the agency’s role in advancing U.S. economic and national security priorities. Burgum was introduced by EXIM Chairman John Jovanovic, who described their professional relationship as both extensive and hands-on, noting the “pleasure of working with…
