Economic relations between the United States and El Salvador continue to deepen with the active operation of the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) in Salvadoran territory. This development aims to energize bilateral trade while opening new growth opportunities for businesses and exporters from both countries.
The US Export-Import Bank is the official export credit agency of the United States, with a mission centered on supporting job creation, economic prosperity, and national security through exports. It achieves this by providing financing solutions that allow US companies to compete more effectively in global markets, particularly where private-sector financing is limited or unavailable.
Through its portfolio of tools, EXIM offers protection against nonpayment by foreign buyers, giving exporters greater confidence to pursue international sales without assuming excessive risk. It also provides asset-backed loans tied to export activities, helping improve cash flow when traditional lenders are hesitant to finance trade-related operations.
The bank further enables exporters to offer competitive credit terms to international clients, including open-account sales backed by EXIM support. Its solutions help growing companies increase access to financing, fulfill larger orders, and participate in new international projects, while also offering alternatives to performance and bid guarantees that might otherwise tie up essential capital.
In addition, EXIM supports foreign buyers directly by offering long-term financing when access to credit in their home countries is limited or costly. Complementing its financial tools, the bank provides exporters with access to expert knowledge through insurance tools, resource libraries, educational content, and country eligibility information. Together, these efforts strengthen the US–El Salvador economic alliance while promoting competitiveness, business growth, and new opportunities in an increasingly dynamic global trade environment.