Us Commerce Department Decision On Solar Panel Tariffs From India, Laos, Indonesia

On February 23, 2026, the U.S. Commerce Department is set to announce a preliminary decision regarding the imposition of anti-subsidy duties on solar panels and cells imported from India, Laos, and Indonesia. This decision is part of a broader trade case initiated by the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade, which includes companies like South Korea's Hanwha Qcells and Arizona-based First Solar. The group claims these countries have benefitted from unfair government subsidies, making American solar products uncompetitive. The Commerce Department's ruling will be followed by a separate decision next month regarding whether these imports are being sold at prices below their production costs. As noted in the Business Recorder, "Commerce is likely to make final determinations later this year," indicating ongoing scrutiny of international trade practices in the solar sector.