The United States’ trade policy has undergone significant shifts under the current administration, which is emphasizing the use of tariffs as a strategic tool. Recent developments, including the imposition of new and expanded...more
Two major areas of international trade that will remain causes of concern for energy storage projects are the application of tariffs and supply chain integrity. While it remains to be seen what the US administration might...more
3/10/2025
/ Batteries ,
China ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
National Security ,
Section 301 ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Act of 1974 ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Commerce Department
In this third installment of our five-part trade series, we review the Trump-Vance administration’s America First Trade Policy memorandum and detail the foundational elements for imposition of tariffs to prepare importers if...more
In this first installment of our four-part trade series, we explore how President-elect Trump may implement proposed tariff increases on imports of foreign-origin goods into the United States....more
12/11/2024
/ Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Section 232 ,
Section 301 ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
US Trade Policies ,
USTR
The Biden administration continues to navigate the intricate course between fostering domestic solar manufacturing and countering perceived unfair trade practices by China. In a series of strategic maneuvers, the...more
6/26/2024
/ Anti-Dumping Duty ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Energy Sector ,
Imports ,
Manufacturers ,
Renewable Energy ,
Section 301 ,
Solar Energy ,
Solar Panels ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs