Opposition to Secondary Sanctions Tariff Authority in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
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.
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 Statement on Breakdown of U.S.-Canada Trade Agreement
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 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.
More Than 300 Trade Leaders Gather in Washington
PRESS RELEASE: More Than 300 Trade Leaders Gather in Washington as Tariffs, Enforcement, and Global Uncertainty Redefine Trade
AAEI’s Statement on the President’s EO on Customs
The order aims to strengthen customs enforcement through new technologies, address tariff evasion, and ensure imported goods are accurately reported and assessed.
AAEI Responds to Court Decision on Global Tariff Actions
AAEI joins 30+ organizations in submitting comments to USTR on its Section 301 investigation into global enforcement of forced labor import prohibitions.
AAEI Round 2 Letter to BIS on Unresolved Section 232 Derivative Valuation Issues
AAEI expresses industry concerns to Jeffrey Kessler, Undersecretary of Industry and Security, regarding unresolved Section 232 derivative valuation issues.