House Republicans have led a bipartisan effort to nullify Biden’s decision to protect Chinese solar manufacturers from U.S. tariffs.
The resolution aims to protect the fledgling U.S. solar industry, which is dwarfed by the Chinese industry. The Commerce Department previously announced an investigation into whether Chinese manufacturers were routing solar panels through countries in Southeast Asia to avoid U.S. tariffs.
In response, Biden implemented a 24-month moratorium on the enforcement of solar panel anti-circumvention tariffs introduced under the Obama administration to protect U.S. companies. The House approved the resolution with 209 Republican and 12 Democrat votes in favor.
Takeaways:
House Republicans led a bipartisan effort to nullify Biden’s decision to protect Chinese solar manufacturers from U.S. tariffs.
The resolution aims to protect the fledgling U.S. solar industry, which is dwarfed by the Chinese industry.
The Commerce Department previously announced an investigation into whether Chinese manufacturers were routing solar panels through countries in Southeast Asia to avoid U.S. tariffs.
In response, Biden implemented a 24-month moratorium on the enforcement of solar panel anti-circumvention tariffs introduced under the Obama administration to protect U.S. companies.
The House approved the resolution with 209 Republican and 12 Democrat votes in favor.
Commentary:
The House Republicans’ move to nullify Biden’s decision to protect Chinese solar manufacturers from U.S. tariffs is a necessary step in protecting American jobs and industries.
The U.S. solar industry has been struggling to compete with China’s heavily subsidized and state-controlled industry, and Biden’s decision to protect it further harms American businesses.
It is time for the U.S. to focus on developing its own capability to manufacture quality solar products and boost American competitiveness around the world.
