AIA believes that the free flow of trade between Canada and the United States is essential. AIA believes that the government should do everything it can to enhance Canada's competitiveness by ensuring there are no barriers to trade, and transitions between countries are seamless.

AIA believes the government should address border issues to ease traffic congestion; and ensure a level playing field in Canada by addressing the issue of offshore imports.

AIA also advocates the introduction of common commercial processing systems with the US.