The Biden administration has announced plans to increase tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon, and certain tungsten products from China in an effort to protect U.S. clean energy businesses. The U.S. Trade Representative's office revealed that tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will be raised from 25% to 50%, while duties on specific tungsten products will go up from zero to 25%, effective January 1. These actions come after a review of Chinese trade practices under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act.
USTR Katharine Tai stated that these tariff increases aim to counter the harmful policies and practices of China and will complement domestic investments made by the Biden-Harris Administration to promote a clean energy economy and enhance critical supply chain resilience.
