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JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F
snowbelt · 61-69, M
@JaggedLittlePill There are two parts to this, the solar panel producers, and the solar power installers and companies. The solar panel producers wanted a tariff so they could produce more panels (at higher cost). People who install solar panels and solar systems were importing components from China and other locations that had actually invested in alternative energy. Costs have come down tremendously in the past few years, and many jobs were created doing these installations.
The tariff will have the effect of costing 23,000 jobs for solar system installation and alternative energy companies, due to the higher costs of the panels. The panel producers will produce more higher cost panels, which will improve their business and likely create some jobs. The overall effect will be a net job loss to the US, with higher priced solar systems. So many more people lose than win.
The tariff will have the effect of costing 23,000 jobs for solar system installation and alternative energy companies, due to the higher costs of the panels. The panel producers will produce more higher cost panels, which will improve their business and likely create some jobs. The overall effect will be a net job loss to the US, with higher priced solar systems. So many more people lose than win.
JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F
@snowbelt Thank you for that explanation!