US Trade Commission Advances Investigation on Southeast Asian Solar Panels

The probe could lead to tariffs on imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, impacting the US solar industry.

The US International Trade Commission voted unanimously to continue the investigation into alleged tariff-dodging by Southeast Asian solar panel manufacturers.
The investigation targets imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, accused of undercutting US producers with low-priced panels.
Proponents argue the tariffs are necessary to protect US solar manufacturing jobs, while opponents warn they could hinder solar project development.
The Commerce Department will determine the potential duties, which could be imposed as early as July.
The investigation is part of broader trade tensions involving Chinese companies allegedly circumventing existing tariffs.