Trade Policy Staff tracks international issues that could impact the industry's competitive position and access to foreign markets. ARI works with all of the U.S. government trade agencies, providing input on trade policy matters including the reduction of tariffs and non-tariff barriers and other trade distorting practices. International Cooperation ARI works to strengthen contacts with foreign air conditioning and refrigeration trade associations around the world through the exchange of information and periodic meetings. International Standards ARI members and staff participate in international standards activities and develop ISO and IEC standards for industry products. ARI encourages standards harmonization, where appropriate.
Staff also monitors foreign national standards, testing and certification activities.
Trade Information and Statistics ARI receives U.S. air-conditioning and refrigeration import and export statistics from the Bureau of the Census which are available to all interested members. Staff also has selected statistical information and market research on air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment in foreign markets, which are available upon request. In addition, ARI collects information on foreign manufacturers and industry trade shows abroad. The Committee is currently focusing on Asia and Latin America.