EXIM Chairman Jovanovic: America's Re-Industrialization Is "The Challenge and Opportunity of Our Generation"
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) John Jovanovic and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Ben Black participated in a fireside chat at the Milken Institute’s Future of Finance 2026 today, joining leaders from finance and policy to examine how public finance tools can reinforce U.S. competitiveness and unlock private investment.
The session, titled "The Next Chapter of U.S. Economic Statecraft," examined EXIM's role in putting American exporters first, securing supply chains, advancing reauthorization, and mobilizing private sector capital.
Chairman Jovanovic made clear that EXIM is a frontline economic tool to revitalize American industry, strengthen our supply chains, and ensure American workers and exporters can compete around the world.
"The fundamental objective, and the challenge and opportunity of our generation, is to not just revitalize, but re-industrialize America's economy," said Chairman Jovanovic on stage. "Not just for our benefit, but for the benefit of our strategic allies around the world, to usher in the revitalization of the American dream."
ABOUT EXIM:
As the United States government’s official export credit agency, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) supports American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports. As an independent agency, EXIM plays a critical role in supporting economic growth, securing critical supply chains, and ensuring American businesses are given a fighting chance. To achieve this mission, EXIM offers financing including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans. Learn more at www.exim.gov.
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