Industry reaction to the U.S. Commerce Department's final determinations against crystalline silicon solar products from China and Taiwan has been swift, varied and intense. Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), described the ruling as "ill-advised," saying the decision would harm many and benefit few. "We remain steadfast in our opposition because of the adverse impact punitive tariffs will have on the future progress of America's solar energy industry. It's time to end this costly dispute, and we'll continue to do our part to help find a win-win solution." The Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy (CASE) said the final ruling would cost U.S. jobs and raise solar panel prices. Describing the scope of the Commerce Department's investigation as "unprecedented in its reach," the organization said the decision conflicted with recent pledges by the U.S. and China to cooperate in the battle against global warming. CASE President Jigar Shah said the decision "to further tax solar panels from China, even those with key components made in the U.S., will undercut the ...Den vollständigen Artikel lesen ...