Federal trade officials have finalized steep new tariffs on solar components imported from Southeast Asia, concluding a year-long investigation into allegations of unfair pricing and subsidies tied to Chinese-owned manufacturers.
According to The Hill, the decision targets companies operating in Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam — countries that supplied the majority of solar products imported into the United States in recent years.
The newly announced tariffs vary significantly by company and country, with some topping 300%.
These final duties are broadly higher than earlier estimates and reflect combined penalties for both dumping and subsidization. Producers that declined to cooperate with the federal investigation now face the highest tariff rates.
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) must issue a final ruling in June confirming that the imports harmed domestic manufacturers before federal officials can enforce the tariffs. If the ITC approves the finding, the tariffs will reshape a supply chain that accounted for more than $10 billion in US solar imports last year.
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