Statement Provided at CBP Customs EO Listening Session

AAEI believes the United States and Canada should be working toward greater certainty, stronger North American supply chains, and expanded opportunities for businesses on both sides of the border—not greater disruption.

AAEI Seeks Clarification on Pharmaceutical Tariffs and Proclamation 11020

On August 24, AAEI submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) requesting clarification on several unresolved issues related to Proclamation 11020, “Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States,” and related CBP implementation guidance

AAEI Joins Coalition Letter to DHS and CBP on Customs Enforcement Executive Order

AAEI, alongside over 50 organizations in the trade community, submitted a joint letter to the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding implementation of the June 3, 2026, Executive Order, Strengthening Customs Enforcement. The submission reflects collective industry support for strong enforcement mechanisms paired with clear rules and notice-and-comment rulemaking, emphasizing that effective customs enforcement should simultaneously facilitate lawful trade and protect supply chain integrity.

AAEI Joins Forced Labor Working Group Comment to USTR on Section 301 Investigation

AAEI, as part of the Forced Labor Working Group (FLWG) composed of 25 industry groups, submitted joint comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative addressing the Section 301 investigation into forced labor practices in select economies. The submission reflects a collective industry perspective on the scope, implications, and potential effectiveness of tariff-based enforcement mechanisms as a tool for addressing forced labor.