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First Solar Applauds Comprehensive Section 232 Action on Polysilicon and Derivatives

$FSLRPress releaseAug 6, 2026, 6:11 PM ETRead the release

First Solar voiced strong support for the Trump Administration's Section 232 action on polysilicon imports, a move designed to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains that currently control over 90% of the global market. The company highlighted that the new trade measures, including a minimum import price and tariffs, address national security risks and anti-competitive practices that have historically disadvantaged US manufacturers.

Key figures

Labor income 2025
$3.0 billion
Jobs supported 2025
30000
Us gdp contribution 2025
$5.8 billion
Labor income 2027 projected
$4.0 billion
Jobs supported 2027 projected
39000
Chinese polysilicon market share
>90%
Us gdp contribution 2027 projected
$7.8 billion
Us module capacity forecast 2027 gw
17
Us manufacturing investment 2019 2026
$5 billion

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