By Jason Fordney
President Trump’s new tariff on imported solar cells and modules will slash domestic solar output and wipe out tens of thousands of jobs, a major solar trade industry association said.
Additional news on this topic:
The U.S. International Trade Commission recommended that President Trump impose import duties as high as 35% on solar cells and modules. | ITC
President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imported solar materials may not spur domestic manufacturing, but it will boost costs, analysts said. | SEIA
The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that increased imports of solar cells and components are harming domestic manufacturers, opening the way for tariffs that critics say could slow solar growth in the U.S. | Suniva