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.

Receive the latest updates and resource links to help you stay informed on delays, closures, and the latest contingency plans.

Stay ahead of trade shifts—explore AAEI’s Tariff Timeline and Customs Service Messages for the latest updates in compliance.

Misclassification isn’t just an error—it’s a liability.

November 18, 2025

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

 

AAEI’s 105th Annual Conference & Trade Day
June 24 – 25, 2026,
Washington, DC

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: Trump-Carney Meeting, Truck Tariff Date, EU Steel Tariffs

October 8, 2025—Top Stories: Trump’s Meeting with Carney Provides Little Insight into USMCA Renewal Goals President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is open to renegotiating the North American trade...

Top Stories: Government Shutdown, Timber Tariffs, and Export Controls

October 1, 2025—Top Stories: White House Orders Government Shutdown White House budget director Russell Vought on Tuesday evening directed federal agencies to begin implementing their shutdown plans...

2025 Government Shutdown Agency Info

The 2025 Government Shutdown could impact federal operations across multiple agencies that play a vital role in trade and compliance...

Top Stories: Tariffs at the Supreme Court, Farm Aid on the Table, AI and Trade’s Future

September 24, 2025—Top Stories: US Files Opening Brief at SCOTUS in IEEPA Tariff Cases On September 19, the U.S. filed its opening brief at the Supreme Court in the lead cases on the legality of...

Top Stories: COAC Agenda, Japan Tariffs to Take Effect, and More

September 17, 2025—Top Stories: CBP Posts September COAC Meeting Agenda and Documents CBP posted the agenda and trade recommendations for the September 17 Commercial Customs Operations Advisory...

Top Stories: IEEPA Supreme Court Case Moves Forwards

September 10, 2025—Top Stories: Supreme Court Takes Up Cases on IEEPA Tariffs, Sets Argument for Early November The Supreme Court agreed to hear two cases, on an expedited basis, concerning the...

Top Stories: Trump-Carney Meeting, Truck Tariff Date, EU Steel Tariffs

October 8, 2025—Top Stories: Trump’s Meeting with Carney Provides Little Insight into USMCA Renewal Goals President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is open to renegotiating the North American trade...

Top Stories: Government Shutdown, Timber Tariffs, and Export Controls

October 1, 2025—Top Stories: White House Orders Government Shutdown White House budget director Russell Vought on Tuesday evening directed federal agencies to begin implementing their shutdown plans...

2025 Government Shutdown Agency Info

The 2025 Government Shutdown could impact federal operations across multiple agencies that play a vital role in trade and compliance...

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