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Just passed by the Senate, new legislation aims to "eliminate costly and burdensome regulations that failed to serve the American people."

With the CHIPS Act requiring 60 votes for repeal, and development reaching mostly red districts, Trump's critique appears unlikely to translate into legislative action.

While there may be some temporary relief, another looming tariff deadline is on the horizon

The Treasury Department announced that it will not enforce penalties or fines against U.S. companies that do not register under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). 

The stop-and-start-again tariffs have started again. Today, the Trump Administration initiated tariffs on Mexico and Canada at 25%, and increased tariffs on China to 20%. For HVAC contractors attempting to protect their profit margins during the coming tariff regime, it’s important to know what percentage of parts and equipment are made in the U.S. versus being imported.

A lawmaker has introduced legislation, seeking to overturn new efficiency standards for walk-in coolers. 

 A New York regulation phasing down the use of high-GWP HFC refrigerants could significantly impact the state’s HVACR equipment supply chain. 

President Trump’s administration has made a lot of HVAC news in his first month on the job. Here is a look at what that means for HVAC contractors, distributors, and manufacturers.