Four major HVACR industry associations, ACCA, AHRI, HARDI, and PHCC, have asked U.S. trade officials to preserve the benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and provide tariff relief for qualifying HVACR equipment, parts, and components. The groups say a predictable North American trade framework is important to manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and the broader HVACR supply chain.

The request comes as tariffs continue to affect equipment and component costs. The associations are specifically seeking workable rules for USMCA-originating HVACR products and continued exemptions from certain tariff actions. With equipment and components moving through North American supply chains, the issue could continue to have implications for pricing and availability across the industry. Click here to read more.