SEIA Statement on USTR Calling to Remove Tariff Exclusions for Bifacial Solar Modules
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today the U.S. Trade Representative called for removing Section 201 tariff exclusions for bifacial solar modules. Following is a statement from John Smirnow, vice president of market strategy & general counsel for the Solar Energy Industries Association:
Solar Industry Response to Solar Tariff Midterm Review Report
The U.S. International Trade Commission today sent its mid-term review of the Section 201 solar tariffs to President Trump. The Commission’s report assesses the economic impact of the Section 201 tariffs on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules.
U.S. Polysilicon Producers Get Relief in Latest Trump Trade Deal
While this trade deal won’t do anything to relax the solar tariffs, it is a positive development for the U.S. solar industry.
Study: Solar Tariffs Cause Devastating Harm to U.S. Market, Economy and Jobs
Tariffs on imported solar cells and modules have led to the loss of more than 62,000 U.S. jobs and $19 billion in new private sector investment.
USTR Rushes to Judgment on Bifacial Exemption
Statement from SEIA's President and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper regarding the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s decision to impose tariffs on bifacial solar panels.
Tariffs Take a Bite Out of American Solar Jobs
Last week marked one year since the Trump administration implemented steep tariffs on imported solar cells and modules, ending nearly a year of turmoil and uncertainty for the solar industry and its quarter-of-a-million workers.
SEIA Advocates for Product Exclusions in Comments Filed to USTR
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In comments filed today with the United States Trade Representative, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) expressed support for product exclusions from tariff coverage under the Solar Products Safeguard measure for products that are not, and are not expected to be, manufactured in adequate quantities here in the United States. Following is a statement from SEIA’s President and CEO, Abigail Ross Hopper:
SEIA Seeks Reversal of Ill-Advised Approach to Tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following is a statement by Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the impact of possible steel and aluminum tariffs on the solar industry and the relationship between steel tariffs and those imposed on solar products: “As President Trump prepares to issue an official decision on tariffs for steel and aluminum products, we want to remind him that the net loss of jobs and the cancellation of projects as a result of his solar tariffs are real and causing damage to America’s energy economy.
SEIA Statement on President Trump's Remarks in Davos
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following is statement by Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on President Trump’s speech in Davos, Switzerland today:
President’s Decision on Solar Tariffs is a Loss for America
SEIA and its members express disappointment in the decision by President Trump to impose 30 percent tariffs on imported solar cells and panels.