Membership
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The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) is a corporate non-political association for companies with an interest in international trade. Together, we make global trade happen.
Qualifications for membership:
- U.S. presence, i.e. operations or doing business in the United States
- firm or company with at least one employee
- annual dues
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Influence
Advocacy with policymakers and regulators
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Information
News and information on international trade
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Connection
Networking with regulators and
peers
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Teamwork
Collaboration and sharing best practices
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Development
Education and training programs