Making Global Trade Happen
The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) advances the interests of U.S. exporters and importers by educating trade professionals, advocating for practical and fair-trade policies, fostering collaboration and networking across the global trade community, and promoting efficiency, compliance, and professionalism in international commerce.
AAEI’s community is growing and working together to make global trade happen.
#AAEI2026: Powering the Trade Community from Policy to Impact
June 23 – 25, 2026
Washington, DC
#AAEI2026
AAEI Members: $1495
Non-members: $1695
If staying ahead of U.S. policy shifts and global trade disruption matters to you, this is the event you don’t want to miss!
WHAT WE DO
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.
Networking
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.
INDUSTRY ARTICLES
AAEI’s Industry Articles offer timely, expert-driven insights on the regulatory, legal, and operational issues shaping global trade.
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