Trump administration imposes 15% tariff, price floors on solar imports

The Trump administration invoked Section 232 trade authority to establish minimum import prices for polysilicon and solar components alongside a 15% tariff, effectively requiring foreign manufacturers to match U.S. production costs.

First covered Aug 16, 2026 · 11:41 PM PT · 2 articles

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16h PV Magazine Section 232 minimum import prices force foreign solar to match U.S. production costs — The Trump Administration has unveiled a comprehensive Section 232 trade framework on polysilicon and downstream solar components, establishing stage-by-stage…

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