Avaaz calls for petition to stop Chinese solar tariffs in US and EU
Following the launch of EU and U.S. trade investigations into photovoltaic exports from China, Avaaz is calling for half a million people to back its submission to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and EU Trade Commissioner for “talks not tariffs”.
EC launches Chinese anti-dumping PV investigation
The European Commission (EC) has initiated proceedings against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers. The Competition Authority will now consider the allegation of dumping, according to an announcement by the European Commission this morning.
Germany called to help avoid EU-Sino trade war
Chinese government officials have used economic cooperation talks between Germany and China, to raise the topic that a bilateral solution could be reached between the 2 countries to avoid a potential photovoltaic trade war.
Germany wants to avoid Eu-Sino trade war
During a visit to Beijing, the German Chancellor sought to find a political solution to the anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) dispute involving Chinas photovoltaic manufacturers.
IPVEA calls for PV associations to unite against EU trade case
The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) has criticized the trade complaint filed by a SolarWorld-led consortium in the EU against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers. In response, it has called for the industrys associations to unite.
Chinas polysilicon producers urge EU dumping probe
Four Chinese polysilicon producers have urged the Chinese government to initiate an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into European imports of solar grade polysilicon, according to reports.
India accuses US of "ruining" domestic PV industry
Indias Centre for Science and Technology (CSE) has launched a scathing attack on U.S. photovoltaic manufacturers, claiming they are “ruining” Indias domestic photovoltaic manufacturing industry by taking advantage of the US$30 billion Fast Start Finance Fund.
Chinese government responds to EU trade case
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has responded to EU anti-dumping trade case against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers. MOFCOM has claimed that the aggressive pricing of Chinese modules is a result of cost reductions, economies of scale and low polysilicon prices.
EU ProSun launched to spearhead PV trade case
Following the admission by SolarWorld yesterday that a complaint against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers had been filed in Europe, a statement was released announcing the launch of the “EU ProSun” initiative, behind which over 20 European solar manufacturers are hiding.
SolarWorld confirms EU dumping case
SolarWorld has confirmed to pv magazine that an anti-dumping complaint has been filed by a consortium of European manufacturers with the European Commission. More information is expected to be released by the Bonn-based company this afternoon.
