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U.S. President Trump receives report on possible new solar tariffs

U.S. President Trump receives report on possible new solar tariffs

After two U.S. solar manufacturers filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, the ITC agreed that the import of cheap solar products harms local companies. It has thus drawn up a plan of possible measures to improve the situation. President Trump received it earlier this month and has 90 days to give his pending approval.

Possible extension on import duties for Chinese solar modules causing protests

Possible extension on import duties for Chinese solar modules causing protests

Despite strong protests, the EU commission is consdering extending the import tariffs for Chinese solar modules and panels by another 18 months. Time is running out, as a final decision has to be announced by March 5.