Trump levies 15% tariff, price floor on polysilicon, reshaping U.S. chip & solar supply
The White House announced a 15% ad‑valorem tariff and a minimum import price for polysilicon and its derivatives, aiming to level the playing field for U.S. producers. The move targets a material that fuels semiconductors and solar panels, where U.S. share of global production has slipped below 2%.