Government Shutdown Delays U.S. Solar Panel Dumping Investigations from Asia
Published Date: 2/19/2026
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Summary
The U.S. is investigating if solar panels from India, Indonesia, and Laos are being sold unfairly cheap. Because of government shutdown delays, the first big decision on this is pushed back to March 2, 2026. This affects solar panel makers and importers, who should watch for possible changes in import rules and prices soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Preliminary Determinations Pushed to April 21, 2026
The Department of Commerce postponed the preliminary less‑than‑fair‑value (LTFV) determinations in the investigations of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (solar cells) from India, Indonesia, and the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Commerce will issue the preliminary determinations no later than April 21, 2026 (the investigations were initiated August 6, 2025), and the final determinations will be due 75 days after the preliminary determinations.
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