Resources & Knowledge Center
Practical guides, market reports, regulatory briefings, and tools to help you navigate U.S.–Asia trade, investment, and business development.
2026 Midwest–Asia Trade Outlook
The 2026 Midwest–Asia Trade Outlook Report is ACA's flagship annual publication. This 62-page report provides data-driven analysis of bilateral trade flows, emerging sector opportunities, tariff developments, and FDI trends between the Midwest and China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.
- 62 pages of data-driven analysis
- Coverage of 8 key Asian markets
- Sector spotlights: manufacturing, agriculture, tech, logistics
- Tariff & policy update through Q1 2026
- Expert commentary from ACA advisors
Guides, Reports & Tools
U.S. Market Entry Handbook for Asian Companies
A comprehensive 48-page guide covering entity formation, federal and state licensing, banking, employment law, and cultural considerations for Asian companies entering the U.S. market.
2026 Midwest–Asia Trade Outlook Report
ACA's annual flagship report analyzing bilateral trade flows, sector opportunities, tariff developments, and investment trends between the Midwest and key Asian markets.
EB-5 Investor's Step-by-Step Guide
Everything a prospective EB-5 investor needs to know: eligibility requirements, TEA designation, regional center selection, I-526 and I-829 petition timelines, and common pitfalls to avoid.
2026 U.S.–China Tariff & Trade Policy Update
A concise briefing on the current state of U.S.–China trade policy, Section 301 tariffs, exclusion processes, and practical strategies for importers and exporters to manage compliance costs.
Cross-Border Distribution Agreement Template
A lawyer-reviewed template distribution agreement for U.S. companies appointing Asian distributors, covering territory, exclusivity, pricing, IP protection, and dispute resolution clauses.
China E-Commerce Market Entry Report
An in-depth analysis of China's cross-border e-commerce landscape, covering Tmall Global, JD Worldwide, Douyin, and WeChat commerce — with a focus on U.S. consumer brands.
Webinar Recording: Navigating CFIUS for Asian Investors
A 90-minute recorded webinar featuring ACA's legal advisors walking through the CFIUS review process, mandatory vs. voluntary filings, and mitigation strategies for cross-border M&A.
Japan & South Korea Market Access Briefing
A practical briefing on regulatory requirements, standards compliance, and distribution channel strategies for U.S. companies entering the Japanese and South Korean markets.
Business Matchmaking Profile Template
A structured one-page company profile template used by ACA's matchmaking program. Complete this template to be included in ACA's partner database and presented to prospective matches.
Trade & Investment Tools
Tariff Calculator
Estimate import duties and fees for goods moving between the U.S. and major Asian markets using current HTS codes.
Access ToolTrade Zone Finder
Identify U.S. Foreign Trade Zones, Opportunity Zones, and state enterprise zones relevant to your business location.
Access ToolHS Code Lookup
Search and verify Harmonized System codes for your products to ensure accurate customs classification.
Access ToolCountry Market Profiles
Access ACA's one-page market snapshots for China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, and 10 other Asian markets.
Access ToolAccess the Full Resource Library
ACA members get unlimited access to all guides, reports, templates, and webinar recordings. Non-members can access select free resources or purchase individual reports.