How EXIM Can Power American Nuclear

If "America First" actually means anything, it should mean backing American-made nuclear technology—especially when it comes to winning the global energy race. Civil nuclear exports are one of the most powerful tools the US has to create jobs, strengthen domestic supply chains, and expand overseas markets. But here’s the catch: without increased Export-Import Bank (EXIM) financing specifically for nuclear exports, we’re ceding that power to Russia and China. To commercialize and build US advanced nuclear at scale, we will need more federal tools to encourage more private investment and get projects across the finish line. That’s where EXIM comes in—with decades of experience and the financial tools needed to unlock foreign markets, reduce risks, and accelerate deployment. Want more reactors built at home? Start by selling them abroad.

Trump voters say they want to rebuild American industry, outcompete China, and boost national security. Supporting EXIM with robust tools and capabilities does exactly that. It means more US manufacturing jobs, stronger global alliances under American leadership—not Russian or Chinese influence—and supply chains we control. If Republicans are serious about energy independence and not just shouting slogans, they need to stop cutting spending that supports nuclear reactor deployments in the US and abroad. Let’s make American nuclear flourish—EXIM is how we do it.