AAEI Policy Priorities
Advocating for certainty, transparency, and compliance-driven profitability in global trade
The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) advocates for the profitability of American companies—and that profitability begins with compliance. To navigate increasingly complex trade policies, businesses need certainty, transparency, and effective implementation. AAEI advances policies that enhance productivity, strengthen supply chains, and support efficient government coordination.
Guiding Framework: Three Policy Tenets
Our Policy Framework
AAEI’s policy priorities are grounded in three core tenets that reflect the needs of modern American businesses.
Enhancing American Business Investment & Productivity
Policies that promote predictability, reduce unnecessary burdens, and allow companies to invest with confidence.
Ensuring American Supply Chains are Efficient & Secure
Policies that maintain safe, resilient, and commercially viable supply chains.
Ensuring U.S. Government Coordination
Alignment across agencies to improve efficiency, clarity, and outcomes for the trade community.
Customs Policy Priorities
- Trade facilitation and predictability
- Transparent and consistent enforcement
- Efficient cargo processing and modernization
- Clear guidance and implementation timelines
Trade Policy Priorities
- Predictable and rules-based trade policy
- Congressional oversight and transparency
- Policies that support competitiveness of U.S. exporters and importers
- Minimizing unintended consequences for compliant businesses
Supply Chain Resiliency Policy Priorities
- Strengthening resilience without disrupting trade flows
- Risk-based, data-driven approaches
- Collaboration between government and industry
- Policies that enhance—not hinder—global supply chain efficiency
AAEI Board of Governors approved on December 4, 2025
