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Why the heck would we tax solar panel imports?

By Tim Worstall
Published January 23, 2018 6:39pm ET
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Why the heck would we tax solar panel imports?
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced on Monday that President Trump has approved substantial import tariffs on solar cells and modules. But if one wants the U.S. to install more solar cells, the tariffs will not help as they raise the price for this cleaner form of energy. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) | Mark Lennihan

Who knew President Trump was taking policy advice from journalist Naomi Klein?

Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative, announced on Monday that Trump has approved substantial import tariffs on solar cells and modules. This is not a good idea.

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