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“It is important to the president and me that American firms and workers can compete on a level playing field,” Ms. Yellen said. “We have raised overcapacity in previous discussions with China, and I plan to make it a key issue in discussions during my next trip there.”

She added: “I will press my Chinese counterparts to take necessary steps to address this issue.”

China, which invested more than $130 billion in its solar sector last year, has voiced its own frustration about America’s manufacturing investments. Buyers of electric vehicles that contain components made in China, Russia, North Korea or Iran are not eligible for generous U.S. tax credits.

  • WashedAnus [he/him]
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    6 months ago

    Think of all the money they aren't making by forcing people to sign permanent rental contracts instead of selling them the panels!

    • plinky [he/him]
      hexagon
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      6 months ago

      They literally can resell chinese panels as rentals, its not like producers care too much