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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Making Sense of the Solar Supply Chain Issues

As current supply chain issues continue to threaten the U.S. photovoltaic solar industry, solar module suppliers, manufacturers, renewable energy developers and utilities alike face great uncertainty surrounding the immediate...more

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World Trade Organization Panel Ruling Casts a Shadow on State Preferences in Renewable Energy Laws

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A panel report issued by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in June 2019 concludes that preferences for in-state manufacturers, a common feature of many state renewable energy statutes, violate the General Agreement on...more

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Bifacial Solar Modules Now Exempt from Section 201 Tariff

On June 13, 2019, the Office of the United States Trade Representative ruled that bifacial solar modules are exempt from the Section 201 tariffs on solar cell and module imports. This exemption applies to articles imported on...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update - August 2018 #3

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Focus - State power grid expansion bill on hold while costs are debated - THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE - Aug 13 The bill to expand the state power grid was placed on hold Monday so lawmakers can digest the acknowledged...more

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Significant Tariffs on Imported Solar Cells and Modules Until 2022

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President Trump has imposed a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) on imported solar cells and a tariff on imported solar modules, both effective February 7, 2018. Imports into the U.S. of Crystalline Silicon (c-Si) Photovoltaic (CSPV)...more

King & Spalding

Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs On Imported Large Residential Washing Machines And Imported Solar Cells And Modules

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On January 22, 2018, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that President Trump had approved the imposition of safeguard remedies on imports of large residential washing machines and solar...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on Imported Solar Cells and Modules

Following months of speculation, on January 23, 2018, the Trump Administration issued a Proclamation announcing new tariffs on imported solar cells and modules (the “Solar Tariff”) in response to the Section 201 petition...more

Holland & Knight LLP

U.S. Approves New Tariffs on Solar Cells

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On Jan. 22, 2018, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer announced that the Trump Administration approved recommendations to impose safeguard tariffs on imported solar cells and modules. The USTR made the...more

Morgan Lewis

USITC Responds to Trade Representative’s Request to Identify ‘Unforeseen Developments’ That Led to Solar Cell Decision

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US International Trade Commission’s response to unforeseen developments signals strong administration action on solar cell tariffs....more

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USITC Remedy Recommendations in Solar Cell Section 201 Investigation on the President’s Desk for Consideration

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At the end of January 2018, President Trump will decide whether to impose tariffs and quotas on imports of solar cells and modules, as the US solar industry braces for the worst, and continues to lobby against the recommended...more

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

5 Things Reflected in the ITC’s Suniva Injury-Phase Vote and What Comes Next

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted unanimously on September 22, 2017, for an affirmative determination of injury to U.S. producers of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) products, such as solar cells,...more

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

ITC Prepares to Vote on the Suniva/SolarWorld proceeding re Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells

As we approach the critical September 22 vote of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) for the U.S. solar industry, here is a brief review of how we arrived at this point and what to expect. This vote will...more

King & Spalding

Trade & Manufacturing - News of Note - April 2016

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EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Agreement Released - On February 29, the European Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce released the long-awaited text of the European Union (EU) – United States Privacy Shield, an...more

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Africa Update - February 2016

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Leading the News - Burundi - On January 29th, Burundian authorities released a British and a French journalist who were arrested during a sweep for rebels in flashpoint districts in Bujumbura. The U.S. and European...more

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US China Trade War-Trade, Trade Adjustment, 337/IP, Products Liability

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As you may know, the blog posts are getting longer and longer as more trade and other actions take place against China. Because of the length, I, therefore, am breaking this post into two parts. This first post covers Trade,...more

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Trade & Manufacturing - November 2014

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In This Issue: - American Firms Celebrated on National Manufacturing Day - Supreme Court Denies Petitions For Writs Of Certiorari In CDSOA Furniture Cases - News Of Note ..United States Announces...more

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US China Trade–Developments In Trade, IP, Antitrust And Securities

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Dear Friends, There have been major developments in the trade, policy, US Exports to China, CFIUS, Chinese Antidumping, US/Chinese antitrust, and securities areas....more

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Trade & Manufacturing Alert - February 2014

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In This Issue: - New Solar Case Filed To Close Enforcement Loopholes - China Ends Duties On Cars And Begins Implementing WTO Decision On Chicken Products - Shale Oil Production Leads To Fractured Debate On Crude...more

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REGULATORY: International Trade: Energy Discrimination And International Rules In Hard Times: What’s New This Time Around, And...

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International trade and investment in the energy sector takes place in a framework of treaties based on the conviction that all boats rise on the tide of free trade and underpinned by legal obligations, including the...more

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