The new trade measures target polysilicon, wafers, cells, and modules to boost domestic manufacturing and protect American industry
Trump sets minimum import prices for solar goods and chips to counter China
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The president set minimum import prices of US$21 per kilogram for polysilicon, US$100 per kilogram for polysilicon ingots and wafers, US$0.22 per watt for solar cells and US$0.38 per watt for solar modules, or panels. American solar factories for the last decade have accused their Chinese rivals of dumping solar panels in the market, receiving unfair government subsidies and moving their manufacturing to other countries to dodge US tariffs. "Like many of your previous trade actions, this is intended to ensure that we're onshoring manufacturing capacity, that we're onshoring our own supply of critical products, and that we're protecting American industry from malign foreign actors in that space," he added.
Furthermore, The minimum price program is meant to "create a level playing field for American producers of these strategic goods," the White House explained. Much of that growth, however, has been concentrated in panel assembly, leaving manufacturers dependent on imported wafers and cells, which require longer investment timelines.
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The president set minimum import prices of US$21 per kilogram for polysilicon, US$100 per kilogram for polysilicon ingots and wafers, US$0.22 per watt for solar cells and US$0.38 per watt for solar modules, or panels.
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American solar factories for the last decade have accused their Chinese rivals of dumping solar panels in the market, receiving unfair government subsidies and moving their manufacturing to other countries to dodge US tariffs.
according to The Straits Times - World"Like many of your previous trade actions, this is intended to ensure that we're onshoring manufacturing capacity, that we're onshoring our own supply of critical products, and that we're protecting American industry from malign foreign actors in that space," he added.
according to The Korea HeraldThe minimum price program is meant to "create a level playing field for American producers of these strategic goods," the White House explained.
according to The Korea HeraldMuch of that growth, however, has been concentrated in panel assembly, leaving manufacturers dependent on imported wafers and cells, which require longer investment timelines.
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