Trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariffs illegal
The president told reporters that his administration would find “a different way” to impose tariffs, and the administration is expected to appeal the ruling
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AC, heat pump shipments up 4.6% in March
March marked the second consecutive month of year-over-year growth in combined shipments, according to AHRI data
HVAC distributor sales climb in March
Annualized sales — comparing the 12 months through March 2026 with the 12 months through March 2025 — grew 3.3 percent
ChatGPT ads now open to local service businesses
Through a new self-serve Ads Manager, businesses can create and manage their own ad campaigns on a cost-per-click (CPC) basis
Senate bills aim to speed apprenticeship approvals, track outcomes
The moves follow the Trump administration’s efforts to champion apprenticeships
New-home efficiency rule gets the axe
The rule would have required that gas furnaces and heat pumps meet certain energy efficiency standards, and also included requirements for duct sealing and air leakage
Contractors descend on Capitol Hill
Members of PHCC, as well as the American Supply Association, are meeting with legislators on May 5 and 6 about efforts regarding the skilled trades
A.O. Smith raising prices amid higher input costs, execs say
"In response to rising steel, freight and other input cost inflation, we have announced price increases for most of our water heater and boiler products," said CEO Stephen Shafer
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Lennox, Carrier report double-digit drops in Q1 residential sales
Leaders of both companies were asked about the slate of recent proposed class-action lawsuits filed against seven major HVAC manufacturers