Tariffs on Canada were raised to 35%, although goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) — including HVAC products — are exempt.
House Republicans are asking EPA to reconsider the HFC Management Rule, noting that it will hurt small businesses and have minimal environmental benefit.
Federal policy shifts and tariffs are stalling some key megaprojects across the U.S. – from clean energy to EV manufacturing. Sheet metal and HVAC trades face cancellations, layoffs, and mounting uncertainty, SMART General President Michael Coleman says.
A popular tax credit that helps homeowners afford energy-efficient HVAC upgrades is on the line. As Congress debates the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” contractors and distributors are speaking out about what losing Section 25C could mean for their businesses — and the industry's future.
A federal court’s decision to block Trump tariffs sends shockwaves through the HVAC industry, as price hikes, supply chain disruptions, and policy uncertainty leave contractors and manufacturers scrambling.