American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI)

📅  THIS IS IT! Pre-Sale Registration ends Sunday, August 31! Act now to get the LOWEST REGISTRATION RATE for AAEI’s 105th Annual Conference & Trade Day, June 24–25, 2026, in Washington, DC. Join trade leaders like Kathleen Neal and connect with policy and compliance professionals at the premier trade event for professionals looking to discuss and stay informed during global shifts and U.S. policy developments. 🔗 Register today! https://bit.ly/4eLv81q #TradeCompliance #GlobalTrade #TradePolicy #Customs #WashingtonDC

🔒 Export controls are now central to national security strategy, and compliance programs must evolve accordingly. Strategic technology enables organizations to move beyond list-based screening and address the complexities of fast-evolving regulatory expectations. Howard Mendelsohn, of Kharon highlights some key priorities—and how technology and risk intelligence help teams stay ahead. #ExportControls #TradeCompliance #NationalSecurity #RiskManagement #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain #Technology

🔎 FREE Webinar Announcement: The "Unseen" Supply Chain: Navigating New Regulatory Demands, presented by Sayari Due to recent regulations and other developments in the U.S. and Europe, companies conducting deeper supply chain due diligence beyond their direct suppliers have to grapple with more considerations than ever before. Tune in to hear Colby Potter unpack some of the impacts of recent legislation on supply chain risk management. 🗓️ September 23, 2025 | 3–4 p.m. ET Register Today! https://bit.ly/4fVt73b #AAEI2025 #SupplyChain #TradeCompliance #RiskManagement

🎉 AAEI New Member Spotlight: Alexandra Griffon of BlueCargo We’re proud to welcome Alexandra Griffon, Co-Founder and CEO of BlueCargo, as a new member of AAEI. Alexandra launched BlueCargo to bring transparency and control to the “black box” of port operations and containerized freight costs. Under her leadership, BlueCargo has grown from a two-person startup to a team of over 50 members, serving major U.S. importers and exporters. BlueCargo specializes in AI-driven, complex freight audits for international shippers, helping trade professionals validate invoices, monitor detention & demurrage, and centralize cost control. By combining proprietary shipping data with automated auditing, BlueCargo empowers importers and exporters with tools to reduce hidden costs, ensure compliance, and build more resilient supply chains. AAEI appreciates BlueCargo’s mission to improve supply chain performance via smarter contract negotiations and freight management. We welcome BlueCargo to our growing community of trade professionals and look forward to their input and contributions to our membership! Welcome, Alexandra and BlueCargo, to AAEI, and we look forward to your expertise in advancing innovation and efficiency in trade. Interested in joining AAEI? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/exxDNKKW

📢 TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Pre-Sale Registration rate of $1000 ends on Sunday, August 31! Don't miss your opportunity to register for AAEI's 105th Annual Conference & Trade Day, June 24-25, in Washington DC at our lowest rate! Rates will increase to $1350 for AAEI members and $1550 for non-members on September 1. Now is the time! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eLv81q #AAEI2026 #Trade #Imports #Exports #DCevents

🌍 JOIN US TOMORROW! Trade policy is at a crossroads. With shifting alliances, economic pressures, tariff-driven strategies, and evolving priorities in Washington, the future of U.S. trade agreements has never mattered more. Join us for a webinar that goes beyond the headlines—covering where agreements stand, how the Administration’s tariff policies are shaping negotiations, and what it all means for compliance, sourcing, and strategy. 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3HeM97O | FREE for AAEI Members Sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. #TradePolicy #GlobalTrade #AAEI2025 #USTR

📅 What are you waiting for? Act now to get the LOWEST REGISTRATION RATE for AAEI’s 105th Annual Conference & Trade Day, June 24–25, 2026, in Washington, DC. This is the trade event for professionals, like Jon Barrere, who are looking to connect with peers and stay current on global shifts and U.S. policy developments. 🔗 RATES INCREASE on September 1! Register today! https://bit.ly/4eLv81q #TradeCompliance #GlobalTrade #TradePolicy #Customs #WashingtonDC

🌍 Global trade is entering a new era where end-to-end supply chain visibility isn’t just a best practice—it’s a necessity. To stay compliant and resilient, companies must look beyond Tier-1 suppliers to fully understand risk, ownership, and exposure across their networks. In AAEI’s latest article, Anne Marie Lacourse and Melina Villavicencio Mancero of Sayari share how responsible AI and global data can help businesses: ✅ Track complex ownership structures ✅ Anticipate disruptions ✅ Strengthen resilience across the entire supply chain #TradeCompliance #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain #AI #RiskManagement #AAEI2025

Check out the latest article by T. James Min II and Chelsea Ellis, published by the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI), discussing the potential for a bifurcated duty refund process—court ordered and an administrative process—if plaintiffs prevail and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)-based reciprocal tariffs are struck down. The magnitude of potential refunds could have significant industry impacts, requiring importers, customs brokers, and express delivery companies alike to prepare for complex refund tracking and disbursement challenges.     Read on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/ghb3zY-2 Read on LMD Website: https://lnkd.in/gj_4_kzc #LMDTradeLaw #Tariffs #IEEPA #Trade #Imports #ReciprocalTariffs #CBP

🎉 AAEI Member of the Week: Nicole Bivens Collinson of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. This week we’re pleased to highlight Nicole Bivens Collinson, Managing Principal and International Trade & Government Relations Practice Leader at Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. Based in Washington, D.C., Nicole brings experience in both public affairs and trade policy. She’s a respected voice in the field, having appeared on MSNBC, NPR, and BBC Worldwide. Nicole will moderate AAEI’s timely webinar “Where do we Stand? The U.S. Trade Agreement Landscape” on Wednesday, August 27 at 2 p.m. ET. This event is free for AAEI members, so we encourage you to register today! https://bit.ly/3HeM97O