Trump Administration Scraps Solar Tariff Exemption

The video discusses the impact of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on solar equipment, initially set at 30% and later reduced to 24-25%. An exemption for bifacial solar panels was introduced but later revoked, affecting both Asian manufacturers and US utilities. The removal of the exemption benefits US-based manufacturers who had invested in domestic production. The video explores the broader implications for the global renewable energy sector and identifies the beneficiaries of these policy changes.

What was the initial tariff percentage imposed by the Trump administration on solar equipment in January 2018?

How did the solar industry respond to the exemption for bifacial solar panels?

What reasons did the trade representative give for stripping away the exemption for bifacial solar panels?

What impact do the tariffs have on the prices of solar equipment for big utilities in the United States?

Who are the main beneficiaries of the tariffs imposed on solar equipment?