Commerce commits to tariffs on Chinese, Taiwanese solar companies


Decision seen as a move that benefits SolarWorld.

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Decision seen as a move that benefits SolarWorld.

SolarWorld Industries America Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of German company SolarWorld AG, has led the trade battle over allegations Chinese companies were benefiting from subsidies and “dumping” solar panels into the U.S. market below cost in an effort to undercut competition. SolarWorld manufactures solar panels and cells at a plant in Hillsboro.

The United States has been collecting tariffs on Chinese and Taiwanese solar products since earlier this year, when it issued a preliminary decision in this case.

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