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Polysilicon factory of United Solar Polysilicon with an annual production capacity of 100,000 metric tons near Sohar Port in Oman

Why United Solar’s polysilicon plant in Oman halts production

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Shortly after ramp-up started in February, new entrant United Solar is shutting down production at its 100,000-ton polysilicon plant in Oman for six months as demand falls short of expectations.

Solar market prices, minimum import prices (MIPs) and production costs in the USA

US Section 232 solar import hurdles: Well meant, not well done

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There are good reasons for protecting domestic PV production against price dumping. However, the new US minimum import prices under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act raise questions.

Ministry of Commerce (Mofcom) of China, press conference on February 9, 2017

US-China trade talks in focus after duties on EU polysilicon expire

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The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has terminated duties on polysilicon imports from the European Union. Now U.S. President Trump has asked government staff to draw up a potential deal in the trade conflict with China.

Ministry of Commerce (Mofcom) of China, press conference on February 9, 2017

China extends duties on polysilicon from EU, except for Wacker

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The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has extended the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on imports of solar-grade polysilicon from the European Union by 18 months. However, Wacker Chemie remains exempted from the duties.

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