US polysilicon tariffs raise pressure on Korean firms to produce in America

US polysilicon tariffs raise pressure on Korean firms to produce in America
August 11, 2026

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US polysilicon tariffs raise pressure on Korean firms to produce in America

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) on Tuesday convened Samsung Electronics, SK Siltron, Hanwha Qcells, HD Hyundai Energy Solutions and OCI to assess new U.S. Section 232 measures on polysilicon and related products. Washington has introduced minimum import prices of $21 per kilogram for polysilicon, $100 per kilogram for ingots and wafers, $0.22 per watt for solar cells and $0.38 per watt for modules, alongside a 15% tariff on derivative products including ingots, wafers and cells.

MOTIR said the meeting examined the measures’ impact on Korean exports and on supply chains serving Korean companies operating or

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