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.
March 18, 2026
Washington, DC
AAEI Members: $195
Non-members: $299
Registration Closes on March 9, 2026!
Where trade compliance leaders and government relations teams come together to navigate shifting trade policy changes.
MARCH, 24, 2026
AAEI Members: FREE
Non-members: $60
Gain insight on how to align classification, origin management, supplier documentation, and data governance in an increasingly enforcement-driven environment.
June 23 – 25, 2026
Washington, DC
AAEI Members: $1495
Non-members: $1695
Rates increase on March 1, 2026!
Stay informed on the evolving landscape of U.S. tariff actions and Customs guidance with our centralized resource tailored for trade compliance professionals.
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.
INDUSTRY ARTICLES
AAEI’s Industry Articles offer timely, expert-driven insights on the regulatory, legal, and operational issues shaping global trade.
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