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Solar cell import tariff

Source: Trump Slaps Tariffs On Imported Solar Panels And Washing Machines : The Two-Way : NPR

In a statement, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said that, after consulting with the interagency Trade Policy Committee and the bipartisan U.S. International Trade Commission, the president decided that "increased foreign imports of washers and solar cells and modules are a substantial cause of serious injury to domestic manufacturers."
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A 30 percent tariff will be imposed on solar panel components, with the rate declining over four years.

The move against imported solar components splits...

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EV Models Launched in 2017

2017 was a transformative year for EV sales and EV launches.

The first affordable EVs with 200+ miles of range rolled out. Families rejoiced to get the first plug-in minivan, the Chrysler Pacifica, and several new luxurious plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) options came out, including the BMW 530e, Volvo XC60 and S90 T8 and Cadillac CT6.

MINI PHEV gave us another fun driving option, and both Honda and Hyundai began to roll out affordable cars in both all-electric and plug-in hybrid options.

Over 10 new models joined the portfolio of options available in the U.S., and EV sales consistently broke records.

We wrote a bit more about those models. Check out the 10+ EV models that made this another record-breaking year for EV sales, over on the ChargePoint blog.

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