Items Tagged with 'politics and HVACR'

Brazil and Canada are the first to face new targeted duties in what's shaping up to be a more selective but enduring U.S. trade policy.

Contractors and construction advocates are urging Congress to act on labor, banking, and transportation bills, warning that delays could stall projects and disrupt jobs nationwide.

The U.S. decision not to renew the USMCA in its current form throws North American trade into annual uncertainty. Here's what it means for contractors.

A new Trump administration policy lowers tariffs on some HVAC equipment, but leaves contractors confused as complicated new rules and eligibility requirements take effect.

The EPA’s move to extend deadlines for cutting back powerful refrigerants is drawing sharp criticism from manufacturers, who argue the rollback will actually raise air conditioning and refrigeration costs for Americans.

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.

A clash over trade policy underscores a broader shift as new mills, migration, and infrastructure investment redraw the map of U.S. steel production.

Once hailed as a bridge-builder for skilled trades, Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure ended amid misconduct investigations and leadership upheaval, leaving HVAC and sheet metal contractors wondering what’s next.

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.