Today, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) report containing it’s recommendations for imposing tariff’s on the import of crystalline silicon solar PV cells and modules goes to President Trump. He will then have 60 days to take action, with wide-ranging latitude on what that action might be.
The report itself has not been publicly released, but is expected to be consistent with recommendations ITC commissioners discussed publicly on October 31st, which include import quotas of up to 8.9 GW in the first year and tariff’s of up to 30% on PV cells and 35% on PV modules.
This activity is taking place under Section 201 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows industry representatives to petition the ITC to conduct an investigation into whether imports are causing serious injury to a U.S. industry and to recommend remedies.
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The clock ticks: ITC turns Section 201 over to President Trump
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