The 30 percent tariff on solar panels is among the first
unilateral trade restrictions imposed by the administration as part of a broader protectionist agenda to help U.S. manufacturers, but which has alarmed Asian trading partners that produce lower cost goods.
Not exact matches
President Donald Trump slapped steep tariffs on imported washing machines and solar panels on Monday, marking his first moves to erect
trade restrictions under seldom - used
trade laws that allow
unilateral actions.
Although
unilateral restrictions on imports are prohibited by the World
Trade Organization, measures in the name of national security are an exception.