Impact of Section 201 Safeguard Tariffs on Chinese Solar Panel Imports

The chapter delves into the implications of Section 201 safeguard tariffs on Chinese solar panel imports and the distinction between monofacial and bifacial panels. It discusses circumvention tactics by Chinese exporters to evade tariffs, the expiration of a tariff holiday set by President Biden, and potential new tariffs on certain products. The chapter examines the challenges of balancing protection for the domestic industry with promoting green energy and the uncertainty created by temporary trade measures on investments in sectors like solar panels and offshore wind.