An inspection of solar photovoltaic modules used for small solar panels at a factory in Haian in Jiangsu province. The US has kept tariffs on solar panel imports from China, the global leader in their production. Photo: AFP
US suspends tariffs on some solar panel imports for two years, but leaves China out
- Waivers are issued for Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam but not China, the global leader, because of forced labour concerns in Xinjiang
- Move comes in tandem with White House actions to help spur domestic production of the panels
An inspection of solar photovoltaic modules used for small solar panels at a factory in Haian in Jiangsu province. The US has kept tariffs on solar panel imports from China, the global leader in their production. Photo: AFP
