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HARDI intensified its advocacy efforts at both state and federal levels, focusing on electrification mandates, HFC phasedowns, emissions regulations and PFAS requirements, while successfully influencing policy outcomes.
March 2, 2026
Over the past several months, HARDI advocacy has maintained a strong and strategic presence across the states and in our nation’s capitol, promoting policies that reflect the needs of HVACR distributors and the contractor customers they serve.
Further uncertainty for the PVF sector stems from tariff-related legal and political developments, labor shortages driven by retirements and rising demand from data center construction.
As of this writing, the prelude to the month of March is continued uncertainty concerning the status of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, predicated on the U.S. Supreme Court determination of the legality, the opposition party’s stance on a government shutdown deadline of February 13, the potential escalation of the Iranian crisis and persistent high interest rates.
Rising materials and equipment costs are increasing financial strain on developers and contractors, especially those working under fixed-price contracts signed before recent price hikes.
Get a clear outlook on the PVF industry in 2026, from tariffs, interest rates and energy markets to construction trends, labor shortages, major project wins and key networking events shaping the year ahead.
Despite these challenges, major construction and energy projects are moving forward, including significant pipeline, airport and data center developments.
December marks the end of 2025 with uncertainty over the status of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and a stalemate between Democrats and Republicans (as of this writing) that has shut down the government, overshadowing the PVF sector of the U.S. economy.
Litigation is costly, risky, and often avoidable — by reading, understanding, and negotiating your contracts carefully, businesses can protect themselves, prevent disputes, and focus their resources on growth instead of the courtroom.
Ongoing tariff uncertainties and labor shortages continue to create challenges for the PVF sector, impacting pricing, supply chains and economic stability.
As the PVF industry navigates economic uncertainty, shifting oil dynamics, labor shortages, and evolving tariff policies, staying informed and connected through events like the PVF Roundtable’s upcoming Casino Night and Christmas Celebration is more vital than ever.
From tariff rulings to oil price disputes, labor shortages and construction updates, the industry navigates a complex landscape in the fourth quarter of 2025.
With economic uncertainty, shifting tariffs, labor shortages, and major infrastructure projects reshaping the landscape, the PVF industry enters Q4 2025 navigating volatility, opportunity, and the growing need for skilled talent and strategic collaboration.
The Trump administration’s tariff policies, plus the ongoing skilled labor shortage, continue to challenge the sector, impacting pricing, availability and construction activity.
As global tariffs shift and labor shortages persist, the PVF industry faces a turbulent third quarter in 2025. Get the latest insights on trade policy impacts, construction trends, energy developments, and how industry leaders are navigating uncertainty through innovation, collaboration, and education.