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US plans more tariffs on solar imports after probe |
The administration found five companies from which the U.S. imports solar panels have skirted tariffs, with the government planning to eventually impose import taxes on them. |
The Commerce Department on Friday announced the results of its probe, finding that five companies circumvented tariffs on Chinese solar components by going through other countries. However, these companies will not be subject to the taxes just yet, as President Biden waived solar import tariffs until June 2024. Supporters of the solar industry nevertheless lamented the results of the probe, saying it would hurt the climate-friendly industry. "While this decision is narrower than the original petition called for, it will still hurt the solar industry and solar companies' ability to grow," Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) said in a statement. "Let me be clear: this misguided decision is going to directly affect our nation's solar economy." Meanwhile, the Biden administration argued in a press release that the delay in implementation "provides U.S. solar importers with sufficient time to adjust supply chains and ensure that sourcing is not occurring from companies found to be violating U.S. law." Read more in a full report at TheHill.com. |
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The disastrous Hawaii wildfires are focusing a spotlight on whether Congress will approve additional disaster relief funding. |
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| Toxic “forever chemicals” have contaminated water systems around the nation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Thursday. |
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A tropical storm watch has been issued for Southern California for the first time ever as Hurricane Hilary turns north and threatens the southwest U.S. with heavy rain and high winds. |
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Branch out with a different read on The Hill: |
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A small group of fire experts from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will arrive in Hawaii on Friday to help determine the cause of deadly wildfires on Maui, the agency announced. Five members of the ATF's National Response Team — consisting of an electrical engineer, three fire origin experts and an arson specialist — will investigate the cause of the wildfires alongside other officials. |
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News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: |
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Maui sued Big Oil in 2020, citing fire risks and more (The New York Times)
In Jackson, Mississippi, a water crisis that never ends (Grist) Europe's Biggest Offshore Wind Market is Heading For Disaster (Bloomberg)
How climate scientists feel about seeing their dire predictions come true (The Los Angeles Times)
Electric cars face 'punitive' fees, new restrictions in many states (Politico)
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Two key stories on The Hill right now: |
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The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden's case in Delaware dismissed two misdemeanor tax charges against him in a filing Thursday. Read more |
| A member of the Proud Boys has disappeared ahead of his sentencing on charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, according to an arrest warrant unsealed on Friday. Read more |
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You're all caught up. See you on Monday! |
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