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September 26, 2017

Trade panel: Low-cost solar imports hurt U.S. companies

  • Oregon-based SolarWorld Americas was one of two firms that brought the case, saying a flood of imports have pushed them to the brink of extinction.
    • By MATTHEW DALY
    Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — Low-cost solar panels imported from China and other countries have caused serious injury to American manufacturers, a U.S. trade commission ruled Friday, raising the possibility of the Trump administration imposing tariffs that could double the price of solar panels from abroad.

    The 4-0 vote by the International Trade Commission sets up a two-month review period in which the panel must recommend a remedy to President Donald Trump, with a final decision on tariffs expected in January.


     
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