EXPORT-IMPORT BANK: A GOOD DEAL FOR THE TAXPAYER

A report released by the Export-Import Bank Coalition concludes that “The Ex-Im Bank makes money for the U.S. taxpayer.”  The report, shows that when based on the major indicators of financial risk, the loans and guarantees issued by the Ex-Im Bank are judicious.  Especially significant, by using the interest and fees it receives to cover all its own operating expenses, the Bank’s revenue exceedes the cost of doing business and the taxpayer makes money.  In 2014 alone, according to the report, taxpayers made $675 million from Ex-Im Bank activities.  Read Online (PDF)