Trump administration to impose 15% tariff on Chinese polysilicon

Published Aug 5, 11:36 PM UTC

The Trump administration is set to announce a 15% tariff and a series of price floors on polysilicon imports as part of a probe aimed at countering China's dominance in the solar supply chain. The measures, expected as soon as Thursday, August 6, 2026, target polysilicon, a key material for solar panels. This action is part of broader US efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing and address trade imbalances. The announcement follows a probe into Chinese polysilicon producers, with the tariffs designed to protect domestic US manufacturers. The article, published by The Business Times Singapore, highlights ongoing trade tensions between the US and China in the renewable energy sector.