2025 Concordia Annual Summit

Concordia Testimonial: The Hon. John Jovanovic

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The Hon. John Jovanovic

Session Summary

Important
Quotations

"This era of unfettered trade has cost America dearly. It has left working class Americans without the well-paying jobs in manufacturing that once were abundantly available here in our country."
The Hon. John Jovanovic

Key
Takeaways

  • Revitalizing America’s Role in Global Trade: The current global trade system is broken and has hollowed out America’s industrial capacity, shifting vital supply chains to those who don’t support free or fair markets.
  • EXIM Bank’s Renewed Mission: Under the Trump administration, EXIM Bank will focus solely on creating jobs in America and ensuring American companies are treated fairly in every market, abandoning previous distractions.
  • Energy Dominance Strategy: There has never been an era of global prosperity without energy abundance, and the US will leverage its energy molecules and technologies to reach every corner of the globe.
  • Optimism Despite Challenges: Despite acknowledging immense challenges, there are more reasons to be optimistic about America and the world’s future than ever before, driven by President Trump’s historic mandate.
  • America First Approach: The focus will be crystal clear – putting American jobs first, particularly supporting the same American workers who built the tools that won two world wars and built the modern world.
  • Strategic Alliance Building: America must be strong domestically to be a good ally internationally, requiring clear perspective on national interests and a vision for the 21st century 

Action
Items

  • Prioritize American Job Creation: Focus EXIM Bank resources exclusively on initiatives that create jobs in America and support American workers.
  • Support Future Industries: Direct capital flows to finance industries of the future, including artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and advanced mobility sectors where America can lead.
  • Fortify Global Supply Chains: Strengthen vital supply chains so Americans and allies can depend on them during critical times, free from malign influence and price manipulation. 
  • Achieve Energy Dominance: Implement policies that enable US energy molecules and technologies to reach global markets, continuing to lift people out of poverty. 
  • Move with Speed and Purpose: Work quickly and ambitiously to deliver on President Trump’s promises to bring back hope, prosperity, safety, and peace. 
  • Ensure Fair Market Treatment: Guarantee American companies receive fair treatment in every market where they operate. 
  • Build Strong Alliances: Develop partnerships based on true and fair cooperation while maintaining America’s strength and industrial capacity.

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