Ex-Im

[ eks-im ]

noun

, Informal.

1. Export-Import Bank.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ex-Im¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

Export-Import Bank, or Ex-Im, which supports American businesses around the world.

From New York Times

AFP, the political advocacy arm of the Koch brothers’ network, will run newspaper, digital, and direct mail ads labeling the Ex-Im bank reauthorization a “boondoggle” that, “Costs taxpayers billions in corporate welfare subsidies.”

From Washington Times

“Ex-Im perpetuates the culture of cronyism and fraud that puts special interests ahead of hard-working Americans. Those members who voted in favor of financing risky taxpayer-backed loans for politically connected big businesses and wealthy foreign state-owned firms will be held accountable.”

From Washington Times

In addition, energy-related transactions would have to estimate the volume of carbon dioxide emitted by projects receiving Ex-Im subsidies.

From Seattle Times

In part, the amendment would block creation of a new Ex-Im unit aimed at promoting energy-efficiency and renewable-energy exports and require the bank to weigh the overseas affordability of energy products before approving transactions.

From Seattle Times