Lighthizer Confirmed for USTR
May 12, 2017
The US Senate confirmed Robert Lighthizer for United States Trade Representative on May 11, 2017 with a bipartisan vote of 82-14. Lighthizer is a trade attorney and a partner with the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. His career experience includes serving as deputy trade representative during the Reagan Administration. President Trump …
AAEI Adds Partner to Promote Global Trade through Education
March 15, 2017
AAEI is announcing an educational and strategic partnership with Integration Point, a leading provider of Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions. The new Strategic Alliance Partnership with Integration Point provides new ways to promote trade compliance education and industry expertise. “I believe it is important to deepen our partnership with industry leaders like Integration Point to …
AAEI Adjusts 2017 Annual Conference Dates
January 24, 2017
AAEI shifted the dates for the 96th Annual AAEI Conference and Expo in Austin, Texas, in order to avoid any conflicts for Father’s Day among the attendees. The revised dates will be June 20-22, 2017. The check-in day will be on a Tuesday, June 20th with an opening reception on Tuesday evening. The two-day conference program will …
CBP under Pressure Moves October 1 Deadline for ACE
September 7, 2016
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it is moving the October 1st ACE transition date for drawback and reconciliation to Saturday, October 29, 2016. The decision came a week after AAEI submitted a letter to DHS Deputy Secretary Mayorkas about concerns over the October 1st ACE transition date. In the letter, AAEI requested that …
PSCG Renews AAEI Membership
July 21, 2016
The Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG) of the World Customs Organization (WCO) honored AAEI with a certificate of recognition for its participation and support of the organization since its formation in 2006. AAEI President and CEO Marianne Rowden attended the PSCG’s July meeting in Brussels, where she was presented with the certificate. AAEI’s membership was …