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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products

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The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses.

The notice from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% and duties on certain tungsten products will increase to 25%, effective on Jan. 1, following a review of Chinese trade practices.

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