MerchantCouncil
MerchantCouncil is a trade association that represents merchants and traders across multiple industries. It coordinates policy advocacy, promotes ethical business practices, and provides professional development and dispute-resolution services to its members. The organization supports fair competition, transparent pricing, and reliable market data to help members operate effectively in domestic and cross-border commerce.
Founded in 1998 by a coalition of merchants in several major port cities, MerchantCouncil established a framework
Governance rests with a board of directors elected by the membership, advised by standing committees on policy,
Key activities include issuing market reports, hosting an annual conference, providing training and certification programs, and
Membership spans individual merchants, small and medium-sized enterprises, wholesalers, and e-commerce vendors. Members can join through
MerchantCouncil has played a role in shaping policy discussions on digital marketplaces, cross-border procedures, and consumer