AACCLA’s mission is to promote trade and investment between the United States and the countries of the region through free trade, free markets, and free enterprise.
AACCLA is a strong advocate of policies that facilitate free trade and economic development in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The AACCLA Secretariat in Washington, DC serves as a liaison between the private sector and the U.S. Government and lobbies to improve trade relations within the hemisphere by:
- meeting with U.S. Congress members and congressional staff, Administration officials, and foreign government representatives;
- testifying before key U.S. congressional committees;
- hosting business conferences featuring key players on international trade;
- generating support from the U.S. business community; and
- providing research and analysis for educational purposes.
