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August 6, 2026
Trump Imposes 15% Tariff on Polysilicon Imports
- The tariff on polysilicon, effective December 4, targets key materials for microchips and solar panels.
- Trump's order includes minimum import prices for polysilicon products to support U.S. manufacturing.
- Chinese officials criticize the tariff as protectionist and harmful to trade relations.
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- Trump Issues Tariffs on Key Ingredient for Electronics and Solar PanelsAug 6, 2026 at 9:53 PM · NYT
- Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchipsAug 7, 2026 at 9:11 AM · The Guardian