FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
More Than 300 Trade Leaders Gather in Washington as Tariffs, Enforcement, and Global Uncertainty Redefine Trade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2026) — Next week, more than 300 trade professionals will gather in Washington, D.C., for AAEI’s 105th Annual Conference & Trade Day (June 23–25) to discuss trade policy developments, engage with policymakers, and identify strategic solutions to strengthen compliance and global supply chains amid continued uncertainty.
For more than a century, AAEI has convened the trade community to engage policymakers, and this year’s conference continues that tradition with timely discussions and direct engagement with government and industry leaders. The conference comes at a pivotal moment as businesses navigate tariffs, enforcement actions, export controls, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical shifts.
“Trade professionals are operating in one of the most dynamic policy environments in recent memory,” said Eugene Laney, President & CEO of AAEI. “From tariffs and enforcement to supply chain resilience, rules are evolving in real time. Convening the trade community with policymakers helps reduce decision friction by clarifying direction, surfacing implementation challenges, and enabling faster, more informed decisions.”
The conference will include featured remarks from current and former senior Administration officials as well as more than 40 speakers and 14 sessions focused on the policy and compliance issues driving today’s trade agenda, including:
- Tariffs and Trade Remedies – Sections 301 and 232 and IEEPA tariff refund developments
- Customs Executive Order – EAPA investigations and enforcement priorities
- USCMA Review – Enforcement and compliance trends and upcoming review developments
- Export Regulation Modernization – Emerging Tech, Affiliates Rules, and China Port Fees
As trade policy shifts increasingly shape boardroom decisions, AAEI’s Annual Conference offers a forum to gain actionable insights, benchmark with peers, and prepare for what comes next.
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About AAEI: Founded in 1921, the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) is a leading international trade association representing U.S. importers, exporters, and the trade service providers that support them. Through advocacy, education, and industry engagement, AAEI helps companies navigate the complexities of global trade while advancing policies that promote competitiveness and economic growth.
Media Contact: Angela Smith, Director of Marketing & Communications, American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) | [email protected]