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Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip and solar panel material

Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip and solar panel material
BBC Business Friday 07 August 2026, 00:44 UTC 1 min read
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The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.

The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.
Chinese (ORG)
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