U.S. finds solar panel imports harm domestic makers

Solarworld AG

22/09/2017 16:06

WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade 
Commission said on Friday it made a preliminary finding that 
imports of cheap solar panels harmed U.S. producers. 
    The unanimous decision by all four voting commissioners 
followed a complaint brought by Georgia-based solar manufacturer 
Suniva Inc in April. 
    The case is being watched closely by the solar installation 
industry, which has seen panel prices rise partly from concern 
that the United States could impose new tariffs on crystalline 
silicon photovoltaic solar products that could double their 
cost. 
 
 (Reporting by David Lawder; Writing by Eric Walsh; Editing by 
Tim Ahmann) 
 ((eric.walsh@thomsonreuters.com; 1-202-898-8457; Reuters 
Messaging: eric.walsh.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)) 
 
Keywords: USA TRADE/SOLAR