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Trump signs executive order to protect US polysilicon industry

From CNA · () English

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  • President Donald Trump signed an executive order to protect the U.S. polysilicon manufacturing industry.
  • The order outlines trade and tariff actions under Section 232 to shield domestic production from foreign competition.
  • Details on specific tariffs or price floors were not immediately provided by the White House.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at bolstering the U.S. polysilicon manufacturing sector. The directive signals a move to implement trade and tariff actions under Section 232, intended to safeguard domestic production against what the White House describes as "overseas dumping and offshore threats."

Details regarding the specific measures, such as proposed tariffs on polysilicon derivatives or the establishment of a new price floor, were not immediately disclosed. A White House aide, Will Scharf, confirmed the executive order on Thursday, stating its purpose was to ensure the domestic industry receives adequate support and protection.

This action follows previous reports that the administration was considering imposing a 15 percent tariff on imported polysilicon derivatives. The executive order signifies a formal step to enact trade policies designed to favor U.S. manufacturers in the polysilicon market.

a series of trade and tariff actions under Section 232, intended to ensure that domestic polysilicon manufacturing is properly supported and protected from overseas dumping and offshore threats

— Will ScharfWhite House aide Will Scharf described the purpose of the executive order.
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