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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
Economy
HVAC
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
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
Plumbing
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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2026 hurricane forecast points to below-average season
In its 43rd year of forecasting, CSU’s Department of Atmospheric Science is calling for a below-normal 13 named storms, including six hurricanes
Roofing
Asphalt shingle shipments fell 9.9% in Q1
The roofing industry experienced a slow start in 2026, with year-over-year shipment declines across all major product lines
HVAC
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
HVAC
HVAC buying indicator edges up in Q1, remains near historic lows
In the University of Michigan’s popular consumer survey, when asked whether now is a good or bad time to buy ‘major household items,’ 32 percent of respondents in Q1 said it was a good time
HVAC
HVAC equipment prices set to jump under new tariff rules
In early April, President Trump announced changes to “Section 232” tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper