MTB Passes Senate
The Senate passed the US Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010, better known as the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, or MTB (H.R. 4380), clearing the way for President Obama's signature.
US Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010

CBP Commissioner Takes Action
CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin is taking action on some of the trade community's proposals to improve Customs regulations and operations. AAEI joined with 15 other trade and industry groups in composing a list of proposals to the new commissioner.
Bersin Reply Letter to Associations

Administration's Export Reform Plans
National Security Advisor General James L. Jones provides a status report on the Obama Administration's plans for the coming 3-phase approach to export control reform.
Jones Speech to Aerospace Industries Association

AAEI Testifies on Import Registration
President & CEO Marianne Rowden cautions Congress against passing the Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010, which would require foreign manufacturers and producers to establish a registered agent in the US in case of lawsuits. Read Rowden's written testimony. 

AAEI Focuses on Risk Management
AAEI testifies on Customs Trade Facilitation and Enforcement in a Secure Environment. President & CEO Marianne Rowden's testimony before the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee focuses on risk management.



AAEI also releases two new charts on international trade.

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Compliance
Conducting international trade in conformity with US and international laws and regulations.
 

Facilitation
Advancing the flow of international trade through modernizing and simplifying customs procedures, duty collection, and other trade measures.

Safety
Ensuring the safety of all products imported and exported in the US for the good of consumers and business practices.

Security
Protecting the public from possible danger, harm or threat to the supply chain intended by criminal groups or individuals.

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Compliance
Conducting international trade in conformity with US and international laws and regulations.
 

Facilitation
Advancing the flow of international trade through modernizing and simplifying customs procedures, duty collection, and other trade measures.

Safety
Ensuring the safety of all products imported and exported in the US for the good of consumers and business practices.

Security
Protecting the public from possible danger, harm or threat to the supply chain intended by criminal groups or individuals.

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__2010 Conference Highlights
Thank you!
AAEI would like to thank all the sponsors, exhibitors and attendees who made our 89th Annual Conference & Expo one of the best Association events ever.

Did you miss it?
Attendees heard from CBP Commissioner Alan D. Bersin on Monday, June 7. It was his first speech to the trade community since his appointment earlier this year.

Other Keynote Speakers included:

• Dan Brutto, President, UPS International
• Rep. Bill Owens, of the 23rd District of New York

Topics from our Panelists:

• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• Export Controls and Reform
• Globalization of Security Programs
• Product Safety
• Valuation
• Trade Policy

See more conference highlights.
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__2010 Conference Highlights
Thank you!
AAEI would like to thank all the sponsors, exhibitors and attendees who made our 89th Annual Conference & Expo one of the best Association events ever.

Did you miss it?
Attendees heard from CBP Commissioner Alan D. Bersin on Monday, June 7. It was his first speech to the trade community since his appointment earlier this year.

Other Keynote Speakers included:

• Dan Brutto, President, UPS International
• Rep. Bill Owens, of the 23rd District of New York

Topics from our Panelists:

• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• Export Controls and Reform
• Globalization of Security Programs
• Product Safety
• Valuation
• Trade Policy

See more conference highlights.
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