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Economics during uncertainty

2021 economic industry forecast points to strong housing market, continued tariffs and stronger trade relations.

December 28, 2020

It’s no secret that 2020 was a year packed with challenges for the PHCP-PVF supply chain. Some areas of our industry, such as the residential construction and remodeling markets have flourished. No matter the market sector, distributors have entered 2021 with high hopes and are searching for answers when it comes the state of the industry.

Brad Williams: The 2020 election aftermath

What to expect from a Biden administration.

Brad Williams

December 23, 2020

Many plumbing distributors have been in business for more than 50 years — and they have always found opportunities to thrive regardless of Congress and presidential executive orders.

Reducing complexity of tariffs in price management

Understanding how to handle fluxing tariffs is vital to keeping steady price margins.

Brooks Hamilton

September 9, 2020

The impact of tariffs on pricing models can significantly complicate price management. Without proper handling, trade policy changes can not only put companies at risk for non-compliance, but also compromise their margins, volume and competitive advantage.

Latest in ASA economic update webinar series

Construction outlook: A tale of multiple cities

August 11, 2020

Chief economist Dr. Chris Kuehl will share some of the latest trends in construction on Wednesday August 12.

ASA economic webinar: Five trends that will change

July 27, 2020

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl returns with a bonus economic update webinar. This time, Dr. Kuehl will focus less on the current COVID-19 pandemic and instead will take a look at five economic trends that are going to change and five that might.

ASA part of coalition advocating for long-term infrastructure improvements

July 16, 2020

ASA is part a coalition of organizations throughout the manufacturing supply chain urging Congress to advance a bold, long-term infrastructure bill to address the nation’s longstanding infrastructure needs, and to provide much-needed stability and certainty for the sector during this critical time.

Latest ASA COVID-19 economic impacts webinar

July 14, 2020

Tune in Wednesday, July 15 at 2 p.m. Eastern for information from Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl on oil markets in flux, price wars and demand shifts.

ASA part of coalition urging for acceleration of business tax credit usage coming out of pandemic

July 1, 2020

The American Supply Association is part of a coalition urging federal officials to accelerate the usage of general business tax credits.

Part four of the ASA COVID-19 economic webinar series

April 27, 2020

American Supply Association Chief Economist Dr. Christopher Kuehl is conducting a series of FREE webinars related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our industry and the economy in general.