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# HVAC Trade Groups Push to Protect USMCA Equipment Benefits
- URL: https://thefieldreport.io/hvac-trade-groups-push-to-protect-usmca-equipment-benefits/
- Published: 2026-09-05T14:06:08.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-05T14:06:08.000Z
- Author: The Field Report
- Tags: All, Industry News

![HVAC Trade Groups Push to Protect USMCA Equipment Benefits](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/b4/10b4e534-6c6b-4f4b-b478-e8bbc462d032/content/images/2026/09/post-image-1788617165.png)

HARDI, AHRI, ACCA, and PHCC sent a joint letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on September 1\. The letter urged the administration to preserve USMCA benefits for the HVAC industry. The coalition requested broad Section 232 tariff relief for equipment, parts, and components that qualify as originating under the trade agreement. The letter emphasized that 1.9 million American workers across heating, cooling, refrigeration, and water heating sectors depend on the current trade framework.

Any changes to USMCA tariff treatment could affect your equipment and parts costs. Lead times for orders from Canada and Mexico may also be impacted.

Monitor pricing from your distributors over the next few months. Ask about potential tariff impacts on specific product lines you order regularly.

**Key Takeaways:**

- Four major HVAC trade groups jointly lobbied to protect USMCA trade benefits
- 1.9 million U.S. workers in HVACR industries depend on current trade agreement
- Coalition seeks Section 232 tariff exemptions for qualifying USMCA equipment and parts

[Read the full story →](https://hardinet.org/posts/press-release/hvacr-coalition-urges-ustr-to-preserve-usmca-benefits-for-north-american-industry?ref=thefieldreport.io)