US tariff move on PV products seen as a setback for global industry, green push

The additional tariffs imposed by the United States on photovoltaic products from Southeast Asia form a "myopic" and "self-defeating policy "that will significantly inflate costs for US consumers and run counter to global trends, said Chinese solar companies and industry experts.

"The recent US imposition of additional tariffs on Southeast Asian photovoltaic products is essentially a myopic move that runs counter to the trend of globalization," said Zhu Gongshan, chairman of GCL Group, in an exclusive interview with China Daily.

"The industry's resilience lies in its innovation capacity and global reach. While tariffs impose costs, they won't derail the larger trend, as technological advancement and global deployment will ensure continued growth," he said.