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To understand why Biden extended tariffs on solar panels, take a closer look at their historical impact

  • Written by David J. Feldman, Financial Analyst, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
To understand why Biden extended tariffs on solar panels, take a closer look at their historical impactChina's cheaper solar panels made it harder for U.S. companies to compete.Ruan Xuefeng/VCG via Getty Images

President Joe Biden extended tariffs on imported solar panels in February 2022 in a bid to protect domestic manufacturing. These tariffs add a 14%-15% tax on cheaper imports, raising their cost in the U.S. At the same time, the Biden...

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