EXIM Chair Reta Jo Lewis Addresses Key Audiences, Holds Meetings at 78th United Nations General Assembly

Strategic Insights -

U.S. Export-Import Bank Chair Reta Jo Lewis is in New York this week, addressing critical audiences and holding meetings alongside the 78th United Nations General Assembly. Chair Lewis highlighted EXIM's commitment to supporting U.S. exporters looking to pursue transactions in the critical minerals sector, emphasizing the agency's role in advancing American economic competitiveness. Her discussions this week aim to forge new partnerships and support projects in the sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • EXIM Chair Reta Jo Lewis addressed a roundtable on "Critical Minerals and Spurring Investment in the Clean Energy Transition" hosted by the U.S. State Department, alongside senior representatives from industry and finance.
  • Chair Lewis emphasized EXIM's commitment to supporting U.S. exporters in the critical minerals sector, highlighting the agency's role in advancing American economic competitiveness.
  • The discussion builds on last year's meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where Chair Lewis attended a multilateral discussion with 20 partner nations on the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP).
  • Chair Lewis attended a roundtable hosted by the Japan Society President and CEO, Dr. Joshua Walker, to discuss EXIM's efforts to support American exporters and strengthen the U.S.-Japan commercial relationship.
  • She participated in a panel during the Concordia Annual Summit alongside Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Panama, Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, and Siemens USA CEO, Barbara Humpton.
  • Chair Lewis spoke about EXIM's commitment to advancing renewable energy transactions at an event hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding alongside Nuveen CFO, Seun Salami.
  • She took part in a roundtable during the Clinton Global Initiative September meeting focused on unlocking financing for health, climate, and sustainable development goals.
  • On Tuesday, Chair Lewis addressed audiences at two events hosted by the Atlantic Council, one focused on nuclear energy and the other on digital infrastructure in Africa.
  • She met with Islamic Development Bank President and Chairman, Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman al-Jasser, to discuss potential opportunities for U.S. exporters in member countries.

Statistics:

  • Since 1992, EXIM has generated over $9 billion for the U.S. Treasury for repayment of U.S. debt.
  • EXIM supports tens of thousands of jobs in exporting businesses and their supply chains across the United States.
  • Chair Lewis emphasized EXIM's commitment to advancing American economic competitiveness and supporting U.S. exporters in the critical minerals sector.

Sources:

  • U.S. Export-Import Bank
  • United Nations General Assembly
  • U.S. State Department
  • Japan Society
  • Concordia Annual Summit
  • Business Council for International Understanding
  • Clinton Global Initiative
  • Atlantic Council
  • Islamic Development Bank