How U.S.-China Trade War Could Threaten the Solar Industry

Doug McIntyre and David Callaway discuss the potential impact of U.S. tariffs and a trade war with China on the solar industry. While the U.S. has ramped up solar panel production, China remains the dominant supplier of key materials and chemicals essential for manufacturing. With tariffs in place, solar energy could become more expensive and less competitive against fossil fuels like oil, coal, and gas—stalling progress in the renewable energy sector.