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President Joe Biden speaking at the event yesterday. Image: President Biden via Twitter.

Biden to increase Section 301 tariffs on solar cells to 50%

May 14, 2024
US President Joe Biden has announced a series of tariffs directed towards Chinese goods, including solar cells.
The House passed the measure in a 220-213 vote, with one Democrat voting against. Image: Image: Pixabay.

US Senators Ossof and Warnock urge Biden administration to lift bifacial solar module exemption

March 27, 2024
US Senators Jon Ossof and Reverend Raphael Warnock have urged the Biden administration to support the domestic solar manufacturing industry.
A production plant from US thin-film manufacturer First Solar. Image: First Solar.

‘We must not allow China to destroy US manufacturing’, US senators urge Biden over PV imports

January 31, 2024
Several US senators have urged the Biden Administration to increase tariffs on Chinese-made PV module, cell and wafer imports, claiming they are a threat to US solar manufacturing.
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