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Steel or Composite? The Transmission Conductor Debate Is Missing the Right Cost Metric
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10 Questions Every Utility Should Ask Suppliers About the New Section 232 Tariff Rules

The April 2026 Section 232 tariff restructuring changed how duties are calculated on grid equipment, but the 15% rate covers far fewer products than trade press reported. Distribution transformers carry a 25% base rate, and switchgear assemblies are not on the June 2026 lists. Here are ten questions your procurement team should bring to every supplier meeting.

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