US plans polysilicon tariffs to counter China
The Trump administration plans to impose tariffs and set a price floor on polysilicon, a key material for solar panels and semiconductor chips, to bolster U.S. manufacturing against Chinese competition. This decision, anticipated later this month, aims to protect domestic factories owned by Hemlock Semiconductor and Wacker Chemie amid a national security investigation. The move could significantly impact the U.S. solar manufacturing sector, which is already facing challenges due to reduced federal support for renewable energy.