Trump orders 15% tariff on polysilicon imports to bolster US solar and chip supply

The White House imposed new levies and minimum import prices on polysilicon and products made from it, citing national security concerns and aiming to strengthen domestic manufacturing in semiconductors and solar panels amid competition wit

First covered Aug 6, 2026 · 11:43 PM PT · 5 articles

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4h PV Tech US introduces 15% tariffs and minimum prices for polysilicon imports under Section 232 — The US introduced a 15% tariff on imports of products using polysilicon and set minimum prices for polysilicon and its derivatives.

8h Guardian Environment Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips — Move to raise levy on goods made with polysilicon aims to protect domestic US supply chains from China, the major producer Donald Trump has ordered a new 15%…

8h PV Magazine Global polysilicon prices hold steady as U.S. unveils Section 232 import floors — In a new weekly update for pv magazine , OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

10h PV Magazine US announces tariffs, minimum import price on polysilicon imports — Following a Section 232 investigation into polysilicon and its derivatives, the White House has announced plans to implement a 15% tariff on polysilicon…

18h Heatmap News Trump Throws Solar Manufacturers a Lifeline — Almost exactly a month after President Donald Trump’s landmark tax law effectively eliminated a key incentive for solar developers to buy panels made in…

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whitehouse.gov Adjusting Imports of Polysilicon and its Derivatives into the United States

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