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HVAC Tariff Costs: What the Supreme Court Ruling Really Changes

February 25, 2026 by Chuck Labow Leave a Comment

Supreme Court IEEPA tariff ruling impact on HVAC equipment pricing and the distribution channel

The Supreme Court handed down a significant trade policy decision last week, and the headlines made it sound like relief was on the way.  For HVACR distributors, contractors, and manufacturers trying to manage HVAC tariff costs, the reality is more complicated than the news cycle suggests.  The Court struck down one major tariff mechanism.  Several others remain fully intact, a … [Read more...] about HVAC Tariff Costs: What the Supreme Court Ruling Really Changes

Real-Time Product Data Is a Competitive Divide in HVAC

December 3, 2025 by Chuck Labow Leave a Comment

HVAC contractor in home mechanical room using tablet with real-time product data overlay.

Real-time product data is now a competitive divide in the HVAC channel, and manufacturers who provide real-time product data gain an immediate advantage. When specs, pricing, and availability are current for reps, distributors, and contractors, jobs move quickly and customers feel confident.  When that information is old or inconsistent, quotes slow down, margins weaken, and … [Read more...] about Real-Time Product Data Is a Competitive Divide in HVAC

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