Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Before the EXIM Annual Conference

Good afternoon, and thank you for having me here today. I am grateful to Chairman John Jovanovic for the invitation, and to the entire team at the Export-Import Bank for your important work on behalf of the American people and American businesses.Economic security is national security, and thanks to President Trump’s leadership, the United States has never been more secure.For centuries, a nation’s military has provided the foundation for its survival and served as the ultimate guarantor of its stability and prosperity.The United States remains the preeminent military power in the world, and our alliances have long served as a shield for our collective defense.