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Trade

October 12, 2020

SEIA Statement on White House Solar Tariff Proclamation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, the White House announced results for the midterm review of the Section 201 tariffs on imported solar cells and modules.  Following is a statement on the p...

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April 16, 2020

SEIA Statement on USTR Calling to Remove Tariff Exclusions for Bifacial Solar Modules

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. Trade Representative called for removing Section 201 tariff exclusions for bifacial solar modules. Following is a statement from John Smirnow, vice preside...

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February 19, 2020

Solar Job Growth Remains Modest Under Tariff Policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. solar workforce grew by 2.3% in 2019, adding 5,643 jobs in the industry’s second year under Section 201 tariffs, according to the National Solar Jobs Census 2019...

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February 7, 2020

Solar Industry Response to Solar Tariff Midterm Review Report

The U.S. International Trade Commission today sent its mid-term review of the Section 201 solar tariffs to President Trump. The Commission’s report assesses the economic impact of the Section 2...

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January 15, 2020

U.S. Polysilicon Producers Get Relief in Latest Trump Trade Deal

While this trade deal won’t do anything to relax the solar tariffs, it is a positive development for the U.S. solar industry.

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December 3, 2019

Study: Solar Tariffs Cause Devastating Harm to U.S. Market, Economy and Jobs

Tariffs on imported solar cells and modules have led to the loss of more than 62,000 U.S. jobs and $19 billion in new private sector investment.

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April 16, 2018

SEIA Advocates for Product Exclusions in Comments Filed to USTR

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In comments filed today with the United States Trade Representative, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) expressed support for product exclusions from tariff c...

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March 6, 2018

SEIA Seeks Reversal of Ill-Advised Approach to Tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement by Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the impact of possible steel and aluminum tariffs on...

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February 7, 2018

Solar Leaders Urge Governor Baker to Stand Up for Massachusetts Solar Industry

BOSTON, MA (February 7, 2018) – As the Commonwealth’s solar industry continues to fend off attacks at the state and federal levels, a report released today by The Solar Foundation notes tha...

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