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The Sheet Metal Frontlines: War Never Changes

A reflection on war, history and labor within the context of the sheet metal industry

July 2, 2024

In a letter penned to the founding publisher of SNIPS, a reader, soldier and sheet metal contractor shared his perspective from the frontlines of World War II.

Experts Split on Impact to HVAC Industry by Tariff Hikes on Steel, Aluminum Products Made in China

J.J. Smith

May 31, 2024

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After it was announced that the United States would be increasing tariffs on $18 billion of imports from China, including steel and aluminum products, experts are divided on exactly what that will mean for the HVAC industry.

HVAC Industry Steels Itself for More Tariffs

HVAC Industry Steels Itself for a 2020 with Tariffs

'Phase One' deal would not affect metal imports; most contractors have dodged fallout so far

Robert Beverly

December 23, 2019

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A recent agreement did not address underlying trade issues between China and the US, but it did cancel "penalty tariffs" scheduled for December 15.

AHRI Vice President Discusses Impact of US Tariffs on HVAC

Talks about effect on pricing, cost, and profit

Kyle Gargaro

July 1, 2019

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The NEWS spoke with Jim Walters, who is the vice president of International Affairs for AHRI, about the effect of tariffs on the HVAC industry.

In ACCA’s recent survey about tariff impacts, 88 percent of responding contractors reported feeling effects. The equipment price increases members are seeing have ranged from 10 to 20 percent. - The ACHR News

How the Tariff Increase Is Affecting HVACR

White House counts on the economy to buffer consumers

Robert Beverly

June 17, 2019

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Paul Teller discussed President Trump’s China trade strategy during with distributors attending the annual HARDI Congressional Fly-In in Washington, D.C.

White House Announces New Tariffs on Mexico

The tariffs will begin in June and increase incrementally through October

May 31, 2019

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On May 30, the White House released a statement announcing the imposition of a 5 percent tariff on all goods imported from Mexico, starting on June 10.

U.S. Agrees to Remove Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Removes Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum

May 21, 2019

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Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. announced plans to remove tariffs on steel and aluminum for Canada and Mexico

HVAC Manufacturers Economic Outlook 2019 - Goodman - The ACHR News

HVAC Manufacturers Predicting a Solid Year of Sales Ahead in 2019

Tariffs, regulations, and refrigerant issues continue to be concerns

Joanna R. Turpin

March 25, 2019

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Some economists predict that the economy may slow a bit in 2019; however, manufacturers believe demand for HVAC equipment will remain high.

Why Do Prices Go Up and What Can HVAC Contractors Do About It?

Tariffs, health care costs, and trasportation costs are just a few parts of the equation

Angela D. Harris

March 18, 2019

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Looking back at 2018, there were several price increases that occurred across the industry, and there have already been quite a few this year as well.

How to Effectively Sell a Price Increase Again and Again and Again

The delivery of such bad news calls for tact, diplomacy, and concern for the wellbeing of all parties involved

Barry Wright

November 6, 2018

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Price increases are caused by numerous factors, including tariffs, tightness in supply chains, the cost of freight, shortage of drivers, constraint of product, the never-ending threat of interest rates, and more