Making Global Trade Happen
The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) advances the interests of U.S. exporters and importers by educating trade professionals, advocating for practical and fair-trade policies, fostering collaboration and networking across the global trade community, and promoting efficiency, compliance, and professionalism in international commerce.
AAEI’s 105th Annual Conference & Trade Day
June 24 – 25, 2026
Washington, DC
Rates increase for members and non-members on March 1, 2026! Join us for timely policy insights, practical solutions, and valuable networking.
Stay ahead of trade shifts—explore AAEI’s Tariff Timeline and Customs Service Messages for the latest updates in compliance.
March 18, 2026
Washington, DC
Where trade compliance leaders and government relations teams come together to navigate shifting trade policy changes.
WHAT WE DO
Advocacy
AAEI works on behalf of its members to eliminate regulatory and legislative friction to trade and customs. We connect our members—the technical experts and executives in trade and compliance—with the government officials and agencies regulating it.
Education
Professional development and career advancement courses are key benefits of being a part of the AAEI community. AAEI educational courses and member communications help members stay in-the-know. AAEI also offers both in-person events and webinars covering current topics, regulations, compliance requirements, and more.
Benchmarking
AAEI’s meetings and events provide opportunities to for peer-to-peer benchmarking about practical solutions for problems in trade practice. Collaborate with members through AAEI’s substantive committees and work on practical solutions to the problems facing the community, gaining valuable insights — and offering some of your own — to the conversation.
News
The news affecting the international trade community, and the events and programming intended to help you navigate it, no matter the industry.
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