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China Reacts Strongly to U.S. Solar Tariff Increase, Claims It Will Only Hurt Consumers and Fuel Inflation


Published on 2024-12-17 05:00:41 - MSN
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  • The U.S. plans to double tariffs on Chinese solar products, prompting strong opposition from China and warning of inflation and instability.

The article discusses China's strong reaction to the U.S. decision to increase tariffs on solar panel imports from China. The Chinese government has criticized the move, arguing that it will not only harm U.S. consumers by increasing costs but also contribute to global inflation. China's Ministry of Commerce stated that the tariff hike, which targets solar cells and modules, goes against the principles of fair trade and could disrupt the global supply chain for renewable energy products. They further warned that such protectionist measures could hinder international cooperation on climate change efforts. The U.S. introduced these tariffs as part of broader efforts to bolster domestic solar manufacturing and reduce reliance on Chinese imports, amidst ongoing trade tensions between the two economic giants.

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