The 2026 Edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) is now published. The new edition finalizes the requirement for all RVs with 30-amp or 50-amp electrical service to install a grounding monitor interrupter (GMI).
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and Outdoor Industry Association expressed concerns about the economic impact of the government shutdown.
RVIA provided updates on Canadian tariffs and a trade deal with the European Union. Canada is scrapping some retaliatory tariffs, a concession reportedly to cool trade tensions with the U.S.
During Advocacy Day earlier this summer, RV industry leaders asked their members of Congress to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund, which was established in 2020 by the Great American Outdoors Act.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued updated voluntary guidance for model year 2026 and older diesel engines and equipment, enabling manufacturers to revise their Diesel Exhaust Fluid system software to reduce derates.
The RVIA Government Affairs team presented a National Legislative Award to Indiana state Sen. Blake Doriot (R-12th District) for his tireless support and advocacy of the RV industry.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday extending current tariff rates with China for an additional 90 days while the countries negotiate. Tariffs would have reset to reciprocal rates today.
RVIA’s State Government Affairs team spent the past week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2025 Legislative Summit in Boston networking with legislators and staff from over 25 states.
The Labor Department reported Friday that the nation’s employment market, thought for months to be slowing but steady, is much worse.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Wednesday declaring the end to de minimis exemptions for imported goods valued at under $800. The exemptions will cease at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time Aug. 29.
On Tuesday, the White House released new details an agreement between the U.S. and Indonesia on trade. According to RVIA, Indonesia will eliminate approximately 99% of tariff barriers for a full range of U.S. industrial and U.S. food and agricultural products exported to Indonesia.
Connecting elected officials with RVDA of Canada members in every province is one way the association is raising awareness. RVDA of Canada said the association will identify key members and explore meetings or dealership visits.
