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
June 26 – 27, 2025
Washington, DC

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: Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

June 4, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump signed a Proclamation this week that increases the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%, taking effect today.  In response to the...

Top Stories: EU Trade Talks

May 28, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump announced on Truth Social this week that the EU has “called quickly” to set up trade talks before the July 9th deadline. President Trump...

Top Stories: Solar Tariffs on the Horizon?

May 21, 2025 The Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles said this week that inventory at the Port is not expected to rebound fully, even when the tariffs on China are paused.  In response to...

Top Stories: Trump’s First Trade Deals

May 14, 2025–Top Stories White House Update China announced this weekend that it intends to uphold the global trade system while making an agreement with the U.S. President Trump signed an executive...

Top Stories: Trade Talks with China

May 7, 2025–Top Stories White House Update Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and USTR Jamieson Greer plan to meet with a Chinese economic official this week in Switzerland. This is the first...

Top Stories: Tariff Modifications and Relief

April 30, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump issued a proclamation yesterday modifying tariffs on imported automobile parts, offering offset incentives for vehicles assembled in the...

Top Stories: Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

June 4, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump signed a Proclamation this week that increases the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%, taking effect today.  In response to the...

Top Stories: EU Trade Talks

May 28, 2025–Top Stories White House Update President Trump announced on Truth Social this week that the EU has “called quickly” to set up trade talks before the July 9th deadline. President Trump...

Top Stories: Solar Tariffs on the Horizon?

May 21, 2025 The Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles said this week that inventory at the Port is not expected to rebound fully, even when the tariffs on China are paused.  In response to...

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