Trump Slaps Southeast Asia with Shocking 3,521% Tariff on Solar Panels — Industry at Risk

The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed steep new tariffs on solar panel imports from Southeast Asia, zeroing in on Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam in an aggressive trade move.

Malaysian-made panels from Jinko Solar will face a 41.56% tariff—but the most staggering blow lands on Cambodia, where non-cooperation during the investigation triggered an astronomical 3,521% tariff.

These penalties stem from concerns over alleged Chinese “dumping” practices, with Beijing accused of using Southeast Asian factories to flood the U.S. market with artificially cheap solar products.

Despite such trade hurdles, the American solar industry has shown resilience, maintaining a 28% annual growth rate. But there’s reason for caution—after a 30% tariff was introduced in 2018, the sector lost more than 62,000 jobs.

The final decision now rests with the International Trade Commission, which is set to rule in June. Industry experts fear these tariffs could undermine the U.S. solar boom and disrupt clean energy progress.