This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The economic theory behind solar tariffs is simple: Solar cells and panels made abroad are often cheaper, thanks to lower manufacturing costs and generous government subsidies from countries like China. So taxing imported panels should give the US solar industry a fighting chance at survival.
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