TechNet Urges President To Reject ITC Solar Tariffs Decision

Washington,
D.C. — TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of innovation
economy CEOs and senior executives, today urged President Trump to reject the International
Trade Commission’s (ITC) proposals to establish tariffs and quotas on solar
cell panel components imported into the United States. President Trump now has until January 12 to
decide the course of action in this trade dispute.

The
following statement can be attributed to Linda Moore, President and CEO of
TechNet:

“America’s solar industry is a proven
job creator and provider of clean, affordable energy, but this ITC decision threatens
to halt that momentum. If these tariffs
are enforced, they threaten to stall advanced energy innovation, put jobs at
risk, and set a bad precedent for future Section 201 cases. We urge President Trump to reject the ITC’s recommendation.”

Earlier
this month, TechNet submitted written
comments to the ITC urging the body to reject an injury finding and
associated trade remedies.