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 31, 2026
AAEI Members: FREE
Non-members: $60
The upcoming USMCA review could significantly change how your products qualify for preferential treatment and how your supply chains are structured. For apparel and footwear companies, even small compliance gaps can lead to duty exposure, penalties, or supply chain disruption.
June 23 – 25, 2026
Washington, DC
AAEI Members: $1495
Non-members: $1695
Join the trade community for two full days of policy insights, compliance strategy, and meaningful networking. If staying ahead of U.S. policy shifts and global trade disruption matters to you, this is the event you don’t want to miss!
Stay informed on the evolving landscape of U.S. tariff actions, litigation, 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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