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Four HVAC Groups Urge Feds to Protect USMCA Trade Deal

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Four HVAC Groups Urge Feds to Protect USMCA Trade Deal
Four HVAC Groups Urge Feds to Protect USMCA Trade Deal

Supply Chain

HARDI, AHRI, ACCA, and PHCC sent a joint letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on September 2. The letter urged protection of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The four trade groups wrote that 1.9 million American workers across the HVAC industry benefit from the current agreement. They warned against changes that could disrupt cross-border supply chains.

Any weakening of USMCA protections could drive up equipment costs. It could also create availability issues for contractors who depend on parts and systems manufactured across North America.

Review your current equipment suppliers to understand which products come from Mexico or Canada. Assess how potential trade policy changes might affect lead times or pricing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four major HVAC trade groups submitted joint letter supporting USMCA trade agreement
  • Letter states 1.9 million American HVAC workers benefit from current trade deal
  • Groups warn trade disruptions could affect equipment availability and contractor pricing

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