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Navigating New Tariffs: What Energy Project Developers Need to Know About Equipment Procurement and Supplier Negotiations

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The recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration mark a significant shift in U.S. trade policy that is expected to have a wide-ranging impact across multiple sectors, including in the energy sector. While the...more

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Battery Sector Faces Headwinds

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The U.S. battery sector faces significant challenges that could impede its growth, particularly as the demand for energy storage rises with the push for renewable energy. A major issue is the increasing reliance on lithium...more

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Navigating Change: The Impact of the Trump Administration on the U.S. Construction Industry

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In the wake of the recent U.S. presidential administration transition, the construction industry is poised to experience significant shifts. As the Trump administration takes office, industry leaders and stakeholders should...more

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Global Supply Chain Horizons - March 2025

EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement On February 1, the EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) entered into force. The ITA aims to boost competitiveness for businesses across both jurisdictions, while providing a foundation for...more

Morgan Lewis

A 2025 Update on Utility-Scale Energy Storage Procurements

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While the energy storage market continues to rapidly expand, fueled by record-low battery costs and robust policy support, challenges still loom on the horizon—tariffs, shifting tax incentives, and supply chain uncertainties...more

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Clean Energy Faces New Pressure

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President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies—10% on Chinese imports and 25% on Canadian and Mexican goods (temporarily suspended)—are disrupting global trade and taking a toll on the clean energy market. Rising Costs: Tariffs...more

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“The Plan for Steel”: UK launches steel strategy consultation

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On 16 February 2025 the UK Department for Business and Trade published a consultation paper to inform their development of a new steel strategy. The "Plan for Steel" consultation – open until 31 March 2025 – provides an...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Navigating the Solar Industry's Path Through Tariffs and Growth

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In 2024, the solar energy generation industry experienced its largest-ever annual rise globally, fueled by China’s 44% solar output boost from January to November 2024. ...more

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2025 Canadian Infrastructure Trends

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The Canadian infrastructure space saw significant volumes of projects announced and transacted in 2024, primarily driven by government incentivizes and the development of eligible projects through the investment tax credit...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Navigating the Solar Industry’s Path Through Tariffs and Growth

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In 2024, the solar energy generation industry experienced its largest-ever annual rise globally, fueled by China’s 44% solar output boost from January to November 2024....more

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Key Considerations for the Construction Industry in 2025 Under President-Elect Trump

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As President-elect Trump prepares to take office on January 20, the construction industry must anticipate shifts in trade policy, particularly concerning tariffs. These changes are expected to have significant implications...more

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Trump’s Second Term: Implications for Tariffs and Enforcement in the Solar Industry

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As President-elect Trump prepares to take office for a second term, his presidency will undoubtedly reshape US international trade policy, impacting US and foreign manufacturing. We can expect that his administration will...more

Morgan Lewis

Navigating the New Solar Trade Landscape

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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

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update - 5.05.23 #1

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The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted to repeal President Joe Biden's suspension of tariffs on solar panels from four Southeast Asian nations, a measure aimed at supporting the small domestic manufacturing industry....more

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Update: Policies at Cross-Purposes: U.S. Trade Policy Creates Cloudy Picture for Rapid Deployment of Solar Energy

The Biden administration has made the deployment of solar energy a key component of its plans to battle climate change. From utilities to investors to installers, deploying solar energy at such a broad scale presents a number...more

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[Webinar] How Solar Industry Leaders Are Addressing and Overcoming the US-China Trade War on Solar Modules and Related Inputs -...

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Find out how solar industry leaders are overcoming the US-China trade war as Pine Gate Renewables Director of Regulatory Affairs Brett White and Assistant General Counsel Jess Cheney join us for a live discussion hosted by...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update - February 2020

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Lifting U.S. import tariffs would knock 30% off solar system prices, according to new study - Greentech Media – February 4 - Solar system prices dropped 90 percent over the last nine years, but the decline was...more

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Solar Construction Costs Continue Historic Decline, Providing Cushion Against Trade Disputes

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A recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirmed significant cost curve progress for the U.S. solar industry, offering encouraging signs that developers will successfully weather international...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - September 2018 #3

China Says to Impose 10 Percent Tariff on U.S. LNG from September 24; Keeps U.S. Crude Oil Off List - "China announced retaliatory tariffs on an additional $60 billion worth of U.S. imports that included a 10 percent...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Let the Sun Shine - Impacts of the Solar Tariffs

In fulfilling his campaign pledges to American manufacturing and fossil fuel energy companies, on January 22, 2018, President Trump approved a 30 percent tariff on imported silicon solar cells and modules. Solar cells are the...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

How Will President Trump’s Solar Panel Trade Barrier Affect the Solar Industry?

With President Trump’s recent announcement of import tariffs on solar panels, the domestic solar energy industry now faces an additional challenge – how to continue to generate cost-competitive power in order to continue...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

Cozen O'Connor

Trump Announces New Tariffs Aimed at China and South Korea

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On January 22, 2018, President Trump announced new tariffs on imports of solar panels and washing machines. The companies that will be most affected are from just two countries – China and South Korea....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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Suniva/SolarWorld Section 201 Solar Panel Proceeding

On May 23, 2017, the U.S. International Trade Commission ("USITC") initiated a proceeding under section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 to determine if imports of crystalline solar photovoltaic ("CSPV") cells and modules are...more

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