Optrump Tariffs On Solar Panels And Washing Machines

The announcement marks president trump s first major trade action of 2018 and follows his campaign.

Optrump tariffs on solar panels and washing machines.

A tariff or tax of 30 will be applied to imported solar panels most of which come from china. The first 1 2 million washing machines imported each year will face a 20 percent tariff with additional imports facing a 50 percent tax. The two way the move has met with both praise and criticism from the solar energy industry. Up to certain levels imports of solar cells will be exempt from the tariff while the first 1 2 million imported large washing machines will get a lower tariff peaking at 20 percent.

Trump slaps tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines. The trump administration is imposing tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines. The announcement marks president trump s first major trade action of 2018 and follows his campaign promise to get tough on america s trading partners.