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.

Annual Conference & Trade Day

Roadshows, Webinar Series, and Trade Solutions

Weekly Updates

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: Aluminum and Steel Tariffs

February 12, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump signed executive orders this week to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, exercising his authority under Section 232 to...

Top Stories: Not a Trade War?

February 5, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump postponed the implementation of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for 30 days after negotiating with Canadian Prime Minister...

Top Stories: Trade War Averted

January 29, 2025—Top Stories White House Update Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants on U.S. military planes on Sunday. This deal ended President Trump’s tariff threats and means deportation...

Top Stories: America First Trade Policy

January 22, 2025—Top Stories White House Update On Day 1 in the White House, President Donald Trump directed the Departments of Treasury, Commerce, and Homeland Security to review existing trade...

Top Stories: Confirmation Hearings

January 15, 2025–Top Stories White House Update The Biden Administration issued an Interim Final Rule this week intended to prevent the diffusion of U.S. AI technology. Read the White House Fact...

Top Stories: USTR Shift

January 8, 2025–Top Stories: USTR Shift White House Update U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden Administration this week, challenging the Administration’s decision to...

Top Stories: Aluminum and Steel Tariffs

February 12, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump signed executive orders this week to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, exercising his authority under Section 232 to...

Top Stories: Not a Trade War?

February 5, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump postponed the implementation of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for 30 days after negotiating with Canadian Prime Minister...

Top Stories: Trade War Averted

January 29, 2025—Top Stories White House Update Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants on U.S. military planes on Sunday. This deal ended President Trump’s tariff threats and means deportation...

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