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Washington Targets Chinese Solar Supply Chain

US Imposes Tariffs on China Polysilicon Imports and Solar Chain

On: August 13, 2026

(WASHINGTON, USA) – The United States has imposed new trade measures on polysilicon, a key raw material used in semiconductors and solar panels that is mainly produced by China. The White House announced a 15% tariff and a series of minimum import prices on products made from the material onContinue Reading

Oil Markets Shift Focus to Demand Forecasts

Crude Prices Drop on Weak Global Demand Outlook

By: Edward Nutt

On: August 13, 2026

In: Energy, Markets

Tagged: Iran, Russia, United States

(LONDON, UK) – Oil prices fell on Thursday after gains in previous sessions. Attention shifted to expectations of weaker global demand this year, while no progress was made on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell by 42 cents, or 0.47 percent, to $88.56 per barrel by 04:05Continue Reading

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