economy
February 26, 2026
US slaps steep duties on solar imports from India and Indonesia
The protectionist US move to assist American producers threatens to increase consumer costs.
TL;DR
- The US Commerce Department has imposed preliminary duties on solar cells and panels imported from India, Indonesia, and Laos.
- The tariffs, ranging from 81% to 143%, are intended to support domestic solar producers.
- The countries are accused of providing unfair subsidies to their local manufacturers.
- These new duties are separate from previous tariffs imposed by President Trump.
- India, Indonesia, and Laos accounted for a substantial portion of US solar imports.
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