President Trump lowered Section 232 tariff rates for certain HVAC components, providing what some estimates show as billions of dollars in savings for consumers.
EPA officials say changes to the 2023 Technology Transition Rule help unburden businesses, but HVAC industry associations say the rule will impact refrigerant demand and food retailer transitions to lower-GWP refrigeration systems.
The 2026 Summer Cooling Report shows 99% of respondents across all income brackets, regions, and generations are altering their cooling and spending habits.