The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a challenge to Section 301 tariffs leaves Chinese import duties in place and HVACR supply-chain costs under continued pressure.
A new Trump administration policy lowers tariffs on some HVAC equipment, but leaves contractors confused as complicated new rules and eligibility requirements take effect.
Sheet metal contractors hoping for relief from the recent Supreme Court-mandated tariff refunds are likely to be disappointed: Unless you are the importer of record, you will not see a direct payout or price break.
Democrats and Republicans deliver contrasting strategies for winning midterms, while Rep. Don Bacon’s delivers a fond farewell to the sheet metal industry as he prepares to enter retirement.
Construction input costs are rising at the fastest pace in years – fueled by a global energy shock, metal tariffs, and escalating transportation expenses – putting contractors under pressure.
President Trump’s recalibration of Section 232 tariffs is driving up costs and deepening uncertainty for U.S. contractors, with industry voices warning that relief is still out of reach.
Dennis Stinson, senior vice president of sales at Fujitsu General HVAC solutions of America, discusses how import tariffs and global supply shifts still influence product sourcing and competitive dynamics in the HVACR market today.