Lawmakers back solar AD/CVD petitions, urge action on ‘unfair’ practices

Senators and House members from both parties are backing a push by domestic solar manufacturers for antidumping and countervailing duties on solar imports from a handful of countries, arguing such actions are necessary to combat Chinese dominance in the solar industry and safeguard “energy security.” The support comes in the form of two separate letters to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. International Trade Commission Chairman David Johanson – one from 12 Democratic lawmakers and one from six Republicans ...