# EXIM Signs $7B U.S.-Argentina Build the Future Framework

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) signed a **$7 billion** Build the Future Framework agreement with the Government of Argentina on September 23, 2026. This multi-year financing initiative through 2027 targets priority sectors including critical minerals development, energy security, digital connectivity, and advanced technologies. The partnership aims to strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and Argentina, enhance supply chain resilience for critical minerals, and support American jobs and exports across the Western Hemisphere.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the significant financing commitment by EXIM to sectors critical for national security and economic competitiveness, signaling increased opportunities for U.S. contractors and suppliers in energy, minerals, and technology projects in Argentina.
- The framework emphasizes supply chain security and advanced technology deployment, indicating a strategic focus on resilient and innovative infrastructure procurement.
- Companies engaged in critical minerals, energy infrastructure, and digital connectivity should evaluate potential participation in projects enabled by this framework.
- This agreement reflects EXIM's expanding role in supporting international partnerships that align with U.S. economic and strategic interests, offering a model for future cross-border procurement collaborations.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
- Government of Argentina

### Key Quotes
> EXIM is moving boldly into the industries of the future. To do this, we must secure our supply chains, support American jobs, and ensure American workers, products, and expertise reach all parts of the Western Hemisphere.
> — John Jovanovic, Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United States

### Sources
- [EXIM Signs $7 Billion U.S.-Argentina Build the Future Framework to Prioritize Energy Security and Critical Minerals Development | EXIM.GOV](https://www.exim.gov/news/exim-signs-7-billion-argentina-build-future-framework-prioritize-energy-security-and-critical) - EXIM