Economy
Trump Imposes 15% Tariff on Polysilicon Imports to Counter China
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THE BRIEF
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 6, 2026, imposing a 15% tariff and minimum import prices on polysilicon products, effective this December.
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The measure aims to protect US manufacturers, whose share of global polysilicon production dropped from 50% in 2005 to less than 2% in 2024, amid intense competition from China.
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The Chinese embassy in Washington criticized the move as an abuse of state power that disrupts trade, while the US government plans to offer incentives to boost domestic production.