Biden Increases Tariffs on Chinese Clean Tech Imports
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The Biden administration is set to announce new tariffs on Chinese imports, doubling tariffs on solar wafers and polysilicon to 50% and imposing a 25% levy on tungsten products. These measures aim to protect the US solar energy sector from cheap Chinese imports and address concerns over reliance on China for critical materials. The tariffs, effective January 1, come amid strained US-China relations and follow a review of Trump-era tariffs. This move is part of Biden's broader strategy to bolster US manufacturing and economic security.
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