With tariffs back in the spotlight, one industry veteran breaks down their purpose, power, and peril—arguing that trade policy is now a matter of national survival, not just economic strategy.

As President Trump ramps up efforts to revive coal and secure critical minerals, over 2,300 U.S. metals and mining projects worth $300 billion are underway—fueling demand for pipe, valves, and fittings amid rising global tensions, permitting delays, and a race for resource independence.

July 2025 opens with economic uncertainty as oil supply rises, tariffs disrupt trade, labor shortages persist, and key infrastructure projects offer some stability.

Rheem sponsors home build as part of 100th anniversary celebrations. 

This special PVF Roundtable event will be held at the Bayou City Event Center in Houston, Texas, offering an evening of laughter, cocktails, caviar, and unforgettable entertainment.

During the June 19-20 meetings held at IAPMO’s World Headquarters West in Ontario, California, the WE•Stand Technical Committee acted on 119 public proposals. 

During the June 17-18 meetings held at IAPMO’s World Headquarters West in Ontario, California, the committees acted on 253 proposed amendments to the 2024 editions of these Uniform Codes.

Watts has announced an upcoming educational webinar titled Advancing Backflow Awareness to Safeguard Public Water, scheduled to air live on July 24, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET.

Though many expected the Trump administration to kill the proposed regulation, the agency may simply tone it down to a more performance-based standard, experts say.

This next-generation, eco-friendly water heating solution is now ready to deliver outstanding efficiency, advanced connectivity, and ultra-quiet operation for residential applications across the USA and Canada.