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: 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: New Tariffs and Port Fee

April 23, 2025–U.S. Targets Chinese-Linked Shipping with New Tariffs and Port Fees April 23, 2025—The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative proposed new tariffs of up to 100% last week on...

Top Stories: FTC Comments

April 16, 2025–Top Stories AAEI Action AAEI submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission today in support of a petition from the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) seeking to...

Top Stories: Liberation Day Repercussions

April 9, 2025–Top Stories White House Update Tariff Update: AAEI Calls for Indefinite Pause The Trump Administration announced a 125% tariff on Chinese imports today, effective immediately, along with...

Top Stories: Liberation Day

April 2, 2025–Top Stories White House Update In his “Liberation Day” speech, today, President Trump announced a 10% tariff on imports from all countries, set to go into effect tomorrow. In...

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: New Tariffs and Port Fee

April 23, 2025–U.S. Targets Chinese-Linked Shipping with New Tariffs and Port Fees April 23, 2025—The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative proposed new tariffs of up to 100% last week on...

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