How a US-China trade war puts the Middle East in a bind
Analysis: The Middle East may be caught in the crossfire of a US-China trade war, navigating economic uncertainty without wanting to pick a side.
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Last week, in a move that took some by surprise, a leading designer and maker of solar products, SunPower, announced plans to buy SolarWorld Americas and its factory in Oregon, and build a domestic manufacturing presence. This move came after the Trump administration’s decision earlier this year to impose a 30% tariff on most solar imports into the United States.
To discuss whether the Trump Administration’s trade policy is working when it comes to solar manufacturing, and what an acquisition of SolarWorld would mean for the industry, host Bill Loveless speaks with Tom Werner, president and CEO of SunPower, on a new episode of Columbia Energy Exchange.
Tom and Bill discuss whether the tariffs are likely to trigger a revival in U.S.-based production, the outlook for solar power in the U.S. and government policies that support it.
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