The US is building a solar trade wall

Chinese companies with Southeast Asian production lines have taken advantage of the production costs and trade restrictions that make US panels more costly. However, shifting trade disputes are putting price advantages under the spotlight, writes InfoLink analyst Jonathan Chou.

Issue 09 – 2024 | Moving in circles

From Laos (pictured) to Indonesia, Chinese companies are exploring new frontiers in Southeast Asia in response to tightening US trade restrictions aimed at neighboring nations.

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