Publication: U.S. Ex-Im Bank Opens for Business in Burma/Myanmar

The U.S. Government has taken another important step in helping to reintegrate Myanmar (referred to as Burma for official purposes) into the global economy. On February 6, 2014, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) announced the opening of financial support for qualified short-term and medium-term U.S. export sales to Myanmar. Over the past 18 months, the United States has substantially removed sanctions on business with Myanmar and has expanded economic and trade support on a step-by-step basis in response to political and economic reforms. The recent announcement by Ex-Im Bank will play an important role in opening a new market for U.S. exports.