Making Global Trade Happen

The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) represents an international community of trade compliance professionals responsible for complying with and influencing the laws — both domestic and global — that govern the export and import of goods.

AAEI’s community is growing and working together to make global trade happen.

AAEI’s 104th Annual Conference & Trade Day

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WHAT WE DO

Through advocacy efforts, top educational offerings, and connecting a diverse community of trade professionals and service providers, AAEI makes global trade happen.

Advocacy

AAEI works on behalf of its members to eliminate regulatory and legislative friction to trade and customs. We connect our members—the technical experts and executives in trade and compliance—with the government officials and agencies regulating it. 

Education

Professional development and career advancement courses are key benefits of being a part of the AAEI community. AAEI educational courses and member communications help members stay in-the-know. AAEI also offers both in-person events and webinars covering current topics, regulations, compliance requirements, and more.

Benchmarking

AAEI’s meetings and events provide opportunities to for peer-to-peer benchmarking about practical solutions for problems in trade practice. Collaborate with members through AAEI’s substantive committees and work on practical solutions to the problems facing the community, gaining valuable insights — and offering some of your own — to the conversation.

News

The news affecting the international trade community, and the events and programming intended to help you navigate it, no matter the industry.

Top Stories: Section 232 Updates

March 27, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts today, invoking his Section 232 powers “so that such imports...

Top Stories: Reciprocal Tariffs Set to Take Effect

March 19, 2025–Top Stories White House Update Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated yesterday that President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect on April 2, 2025. In the interview...

Top Stories: USTR Comments

March 12, 2025–Top Stories More Stories to Stay Informed: AAEI submitted comments to USTR this week, providing guidance on the Administration’s review of “non-reciprocal trade arrangements.” The...

Top Stories: USTR Investigation

March 5, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports have reportedly been delayed by one month at the request of auto makers. In response to the Trump...

Top Stories: Agency Layoffs

February 26, 2025–Top Stories White House Update The Trump Administration has ordered federal agencies to prepare plans for large-scale workforce reductions by mid-March, which could further impact...

Top Stories: Reciprocal Tariffs

February 19, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump signed a memorandum last week calling for “fair and reciprocal” tariffs on all U.S. trading partners equal to the existing...

Top Stories: Section 232 Updates

March 27, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts today, invoking his Section 232 powers “so that such imports...

Top Stories: Reciprocal Tariffs Set to Take Effect

March 19, 2025–Top Stories White House Update Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated yesterday that President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect on April 2, 2025. In the interview...

Top Stories: USTR Comments

March 12, 2025–Top Stories More Stories to Stay Informed: AAEI submitted comments to USTR this week, providing guidance on the Administration’s review of “non-reciprocal trade arrangements.” The...

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