Featured in Battling the elements – 09-2025

US trade barriers take their toll

The United States has stepped up its use of tariffs on international trade partners, alongside the removal of many renewable energy incentives. Most imports from China are now subject to 30% tariffs and other barriers, along with further measures specific to solar products. InfoLink’s Alan Tu examines key changes in US policy and their likely impact on the domestic PV market.

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pv magazine

08 Sep 2025

Source: Infolink

Recently announced policy measures carry far-reaching implications for the US solar industry, beyond simply increasing procurement costs. These are significantly influencing project developers’ supply chain realignment strategies, regulatory compliance risks, and the strategic manufacturing plans of global companies.Key escalations in US trade policy affecting the solar industry in 2025 include: the increased tariffs implemented on …

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