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Since the start of Trump's second term, EXIM has authorized $4.83 billion in spending through project and structured finance—the bank's most flexible financing options—alone. That's 61 percent more than the $2.99 billion the Biden administration approved under the same vehicle.
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Since the start of Donald Trump's second presidential term, the U.S. Export-Import Bank has authorized $4.83 billion in project and structured finance, which is 61% more than the $2.99 billion approved by the Biden administration via the same method.
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Tosin Akintola
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News Article
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{
    "organization": "U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM)",
    "biden_admin_amount": "$2.99 billion",
    "trump_admin_amount": "$4.83 billion",
    "comparison_percentage": "61%"
}
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Government Finance
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 11:14 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 11:14 PM (3 weeks ago)

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American Tax Dollars Are Financing Cell Towers in Angola
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https://reason.com/2026/09/16/american-tax-dollars-are-financing-cell-towers-in-angola

The Trump administration is using U.S. Export-Import Bank funds to finance cell towers in Angola, aiming to counter China's influence. This strategy mirrors China's Belt and Road Initiative, which has led to significant debt distress for developing nations.

US Foreign Policy China Angola Export-Import Bank Infrastructure Debt Telecommunications Belt and Road Initiative

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