# US Weighs 15% Tariff and Price Floors on Chinese Polysilicon 2026-08-06T13:53:37+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Trump administration is considering a 15% tariff on polysilicon derivatives and minimum import prices for polysilicon, wafers, solar cells and panels, Times Now News reports, citing Reuters. The Economic Times says a decision is expected later this month, while Times Now News says an announcement could come as early as Thursday. The proposal follows a year-long US Commerce Department national security investigation and aims to support domestic producers, including Hemlock Semiconductor and Wacker Chemie. China accounts for about 80% of global solar manufacturing capacity. US industry groups warn that the measures could raise costs for solar projects and other products before American wafer, cell and polysilicon capacity expands. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com - timesnownews.com Tags: China, polysilicon, solar industry, Tariffs, US trade policy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-weighs-tariffs-and-price-floor-on-chinese-polysilicon/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-weighs-tariffs-and-price-floor-on-chinese-polysilicon/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.