AAEI’s Eugene Laney Shares His Vision for the Future of Trade Compliance and Annual Conference

In this episode, hosts Andy and Lalo sit down with Eugene Laney, CEO of the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI), and Chris Enyart to discuss the latest trends and challenges in international trade, the role of AAEI, and the impact of technology on trade compliance.

Show Notes:

1. AAEI and Its Role in International Trade (02:31 - 08:15)

   • The long history of AAEI

   • How AAEI helps US exporters and importers

   • The importance of trade compliance

2. Upcoming AAEI Conference (08:16 - 14:45)

   • Conference details: June 19-21 in Washington, D.C.

   • Focus on technology and its impact on international trade

   • Exploring topics such as ACE 2.0, AI, and blockchain

3. Forced Labor and Environmental Regulations (14:46 - 21:30)

   • Challenges companies face in ensuring compliance

   • Potential consequences of non-compliance

   • AAEI's role in helping companies navigate these issues

4. The Future of Technology in Trade Compliance (21:31 - 28:00)

   • How AI and blockchain can improve trade processes

   • The impact on importers, exporters, and trading service providers

   • Preparing for the future of trade compliance

Enjoy the show!

Show Resources

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

• Simply Trade Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/simply-trade-podcast/ 

• Eugene Laney Jr. - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-laney-jr-ph-d-839144b/ 

• Chris Enyart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisenyart/
• AAEI - https://tradematters-aaei.org/ 
• AAEI Annual Conference - https://tradematters-aaei.org/2023-annual-conference/ 

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