China EV Battery Giants’ Supply Chains Full Of ‘Forced Labor’, Says House CCP Committee

China EV Battery Giants’ Supply Chains Full Of ‘Forced Labor’, Says House CCP Committee

China’s EV battery companies CATL and Gotion High Tech source materials from companies banned by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) due to forced labor violations, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party said on June 6.

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China Solar Company, Accused Of Circumventing Tariffs, Wants To Set Up Shop In Texas Free Trade Zone

China Solar Company, Accused Of Circumventing Tariffs, Wants To Set Up Shop In Texas Free Trade Zone

If Trina does not get into the FTZ in Texas, they may cancel their September 2023 planned investment. Trina is building a factory in Mexico and can eventually ship solar here duty-free under the USMCA. At least, however, we would not be subsidizing them via the IRA.

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Senators, House Reps Convince Commerce To Move Ahead On China Solar Investigation

Senators, House Reps Convince Commerce To Move Ahead On China Solar Investigation

The Chinese-dominated solar industry has come under increased pressure lately, with tariffs raised on May 14, a two-year moratorium on dumping duties ending on Thursday, and the U.S. International Trade Commission voting 4-0 to initiate a new solar trade case on Friday.

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