US Commerce Department launches antidumping probe into Ethiopian solar cell imports

The Department of Commerce initiated an investigation into whether solar cells from Ethiopia are being dumped or unfairly subsidized, a move that could affect supply chains for US solar manufacturers if duties are imposed.

First covered Jul 20, 2026 · 7:39 AM PT · 1 article

US Commerce Department launches antidumping probe into Ethiopian solar cell imports — Image via pv-tech.org

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15h PV Tech US DOC starts AD/CVD probe into Ethiopian solar cell producers, Toyo claims it ‘does not use Chinese wafers’ — The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has begun an antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation into solar cells produced in Ethiopia.

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pv-magazine-usa.com U.S. solar makers accuse Toyo and Origin Solar of duty evasion in Ethiopia – pv magazine USA

ethiopanorama.com US will investigate solar cells from Ethiopia for potential tariff circumvention

aasmt.org Release: U.S. Solar Manufacturers File Circumvention Case Against Ethiopia Exposing Evasion of Trade Duties - Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade

Appeared in: 2026-07-20 (#3) · 2026-07-21 (#7)

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