This is the archived account of former EXIM Pres & Chair Reta Jo Lewis. Follow @EximBankUS to continue receiving updates from the Export-Import Bank of the US.

Joined August 2016
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Thrilled to announce early-bird registration is open for @EximBankUS's Annual Conference on April 29-30th in Washington, DC. #EXIM25 will showcase the pivotal role of US exports in driving economic prosperity, benefiting businesses of all sizes. Register: bit.ly/4haiUzh
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As the Biden-Harris administration comes to a close, I want to thank all of our customers & partners for the honor of working side by side with you & this tremendous team @EximBankUS to support & champion the talent & dedication of American workers. WATCH: bit.ly/42dQG2k

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Nigeria is the second largest U.S. export destination in Sub-Saharan Africa, but there is so much opportunity to grow. This MOU w/ @NeximBank demonstrates EXIM's desire to forge stronger commercial relations by supporting U.S. exports in key sectors. Read: bit.ly/40zRSf4

ICYMI: @EXIMChair signs MOU w/ @NeximBank to identify & promote trade & economic cooperation between the U.S. & Nigeria, especially in sectors like clean energy, critical minerals, aviation, maritime transport, digital connectivity & infrastructure. Read: bit.ly/40zRSf4
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This MOU underscores the United States’ commitment to strengthening our economic partnership with Uruguay while enhancing supply chain resilience and increasing opportunities for U.S. businesses in strategically important sectors. Read more: bit.ly/4jm6shC

ICYMI: @EXIMChair signs $200M MOU w/ @BROU_uy to support US exports to Uruguay in key sectors like agriculture, renewable energy, critical minerals & infrastructure. The MOU highlights our commitment to boost trade ties & spur mutual economic growth. Read: bit.ly/4jm6shC
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Archive: Official Account of the EXIM Chair retweeted
16 Jan 2025
This week, CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department president @NGirishankar welcomed @EXIMChair Reta Jo Lewis. She explained the role of critical minerals in ensuring America’s competitiveness across key technologies. Watch the full event: csis.org/events/securing-ame…
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Today, during my Kennan Lecture at @NWC_NDU, I outlined how @EximBankUS can help strengthen U.S. national security by advancing our economic security & supporting U.S. jobs. Honored to address 200 of the brightest minds in the U.S. military & civil service and int’l partners.
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This deal is a gamechanger. Not just for Guyana & the US. But for the people, businesses & shared aspirations that unite our two nations. This historic project will strengthen Guyana’s energy security, double electric capacity, while providing cleaner & more affordable energy.
ICYMI: @EXIMChair signed historic $527 million loan agreement to support a gas-to-energy project that will strengthen Guyana's energy security by doubling its electric capacity, help transform Guyana's economy, & and support 1,500 U.S. jobs. Read more: bit.ly/3WkuHTs
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It was a pleasure connecting with @SenPeterWelch at a @usnews breakfast to discuss EXIM's great work supporting VT manufacturers w/ our historic $170M loan to Beta Technologies to finance its electric aircraft facility, which supported 400 clean energy jobs in Vermont!
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Archive: Official Account of the EXIM Chair retweeted
14 Jan 2025
STARTING NOW: CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department president @NGirishankar welcomes @EXIMChair Reta Jo Lewis to discuss how @EximBankUS's newly introduced Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative can bolster U.S. economic security. Watch here: csis.org/events/securing-ame…
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Archive: Official Account of the EXIM Chair retweeted
TOMORROW, @EXIMChair joins the @CSIS Economic Security & Tech (EST) Department for a discussion w/ President Navin Girishankar on EXIM’s new Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative (SCRI) as a transformative financing tool for US economic security. REGISTER: bit.ly/40vznIH

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.@EximBankUS’s $527M deal with Guyana is a game changer for the people, businesses & shared aspirations of our two nations. With the U.S.’s best-in-class equipment & technical expertise, this project will strengthen Guyana’s energy security by doubling its electricity capacity.
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Yesterday, to mark this important milestone, I signed the loan, toured the site & celebrated this historic partnership with @presidentaligy, PM Phillips, Minister Singh & more. Together we will bring cleaner, more affordable energy to families & businesses across Guyana.
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Yesterday, as the world celebrated the rich life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, I arrived in Guyana, a place with a deep connection to him. Today, @EmbassyGuyana, I paid tribute to this great man who served America with distinction, dignity & respect.
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32 years ago, President Carter monitored Guyana's first free & fair elections, helping set them on a path to economic prosperity. Honored to be here now working w/ the Guyanese govt, demonstrating that partnerships rooted in shared values & shared benefits yield great results.
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This is the sixth transaction approved since August 2023, with more in the pipeline. These transactions that fall under MMIA allow EXIM to expand our support for exports throughout the entire export lifecycle while continuing to create high-paying US jobs in critical industries.
UPDATE: EXIM approved a $23.5M loan to Amaero Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, the sixth transaction through our Make More in America Initiative. This loan will support the processing of critical minerals which will strengthen the US supply chain. Read: bit.ly/4j9lLKn
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Privileged to join @japansociety CEO @drjwalk for a fireside chat on leading with impact & working to drive positive change for female entrepreneurs. Appreciate the impactful discussion focused on breaking barriers & making the world a better place by bringing people together.
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Through this creative new financing tool, @EximBankUS will provide U.S. businesses access to critical resources, reduce reliance on PRC-controlled supply chains, and foster a stronger, more resilient domestic manufacturing base. Read more: bit.ly/40eVP7Q

UPDATE: EXIM's Board approved the Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative, a bold new financing tool designed to protect American jobs and shift critical minerals supply chains back to the US. This is essential for our national security & economic growth! Read: bit.ly/40eVP7Q
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Wishing you a very happy and prosperous New Year from all of us @EximBankUS!
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This project will support U.S. businesses & over 1K jobs across the country. I am proud to continue to support Bank priorities & charter mandates along w/ projects that align with the administration’s economic, energy, & national security priorities. More: bit.ly/3ZWflWr

UPDATE: Today, EXIM's Board approved a $526M natural gas project to the Ministry of Finance of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana that will strengthen the country’s energy security and support over one dozen U.S. companies & approx. 1,500 U.S. jobs. More: bit.ly/3ZWflWr
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