As an exporter, you face risks most businesses never consider. Banks often hear “export” and become hesitant to secure your export financing or bond needed to grow your exports. Exporting makes more sense now more than ever before, whether you're a small business exporting your products for international trade for the first time or a large U.S. import-export business. 

The Trade Finance Guide: A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters, developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, and provided to you by the Export-Import Bank, offers an easy to understand overview of the financial tools available and where to access them for your global trade business.