Solar Tariffs News

The US clamps down on cheap solar cells from Southeast Asia, imposing hefty antidumping tariffs to safeguard homegrown manufacturers. What does this mean for the solar industry’s future?

Brazil hikes solar module tariffs to 25%, aiming to boost local manufacturing. But experts warn it might jeopardize 281 projects worth over BRL 97 billion.

U.S. solar panel imports skyrocket to 17.4 GW, spurred by a tariff rush and Southeast Asia’s booming shipments—marking a dramatic rise in green energy supply!

US ITC investigates solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, potentially impacting local manufacturing. Duties to be set by Department of Commerce.

Biden administration takes bold steps to protect US solar panel manufacturers from unfair trade practices, ensuring a level playing field in the clean energy industry.

US solar manufacturers push for tariffs on Southeast Asian imports, citing unfair competition. Potential tariffs up to 271.5% could impact project costs and industry growth.

Domestic US solar manufacturers are challenging the Biden administration to ensure fair access to the US market. Without the tariffs, Chinese trade cheats could benefit while US solar projects could risk potential delays. Stockpiles of solar panels may soften the blow.

The US is reportedly considering raising tariffs on Chinese goods, including EVs and solar products, to limit reliance and protect the US green industry. With Biden in office, officials are debating tariffs and looking to review them early in 2021. Potential targets include EV battery packs and consumer products, though the impact on the yuan and Chinese markets may be limited.

SolarPower Europe urges EU policy makers not to impose tariffs on imported solar equipment as it could impede clean energy installation. Instead, incentivise resilient European solar production for a better win-win strategy. EU set a record in 2020 with 40Gw of solar capacity, but risk repeating past dips if restrictions are enacted.

ACORE welcomes the move to stop an adjustment to the policies for renewable developers

The US House of Representatives on Friday voted to approve a resolution that would repeal a two-year moratorium on tariffs on solar panels and cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand as well as Vietnam.

The Dept. of Commerce has actually pushed the target date to issue a final decision on an antidumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD) circumvention examination to August 17, 2023. The final decision was initially meant to come following week.

President Joe Biden is threatening to veto regulations that would re-instate tariffs as high as 254% on photovoltaic panels imported from Southeast Asia, the White House stated Monday.

A Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal President Joe Biden's 2022 two-year moratorium on new solar tariffs is currently officially in motion. The House Ways and Means Committee authorized the CRA earlier today.

The USA added 20.2 GW of new solar capacity in 2022, a 16% decrease from 2021. This was most likely attributed to an examination into new anti-circumvention tariffs by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, as well as equipment detainments by Customs and also Border Protection under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.