Impact of Trade Tariffs on HFCs
The refrigeration industry is undergoing a structural transformation due to global trade tariffs on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are commonly used in chillers, heat pumps, and industrial cooling systems.
These substances have been under increasing regulatory and economic pressure due to their high global warming potential (GWP).
Rather than implementing direct bans, policymakers are using border taxes to reshape pricing structures, causing HFC-based systems to lose their cost advantage.
As a result, alternative refrigeration methods, such as air-cycle technology, are emerging as tariff-proof and environmentally neutral solutions.
Air-cycle technology eliminates reliance on regulated chemical refrigerants.
This shift is accelerating the adoption of air-cycle units in the refrigeration industry.
Авторское резюме: Tariffs on HFCs drive shift to air-cycle units.