Establishment of Export–Import Bank

Date: February 2, 1934 • Location: Washington, United States

The Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency (ECA) of the United States federal government. Operating as a wholly owned federal government corporation, the bank "assists in financing and facilitating U.S. exports of goods and services", particularly when private sector lenders are unable or unwilling to provide financing. Its current chairman and president, John Jovanovic took office as chair and president on September 19, 2025.