Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips

6 verified updates • corroborated by 5 independent sources • tracked since August 06, 2026

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Aug 06, 10:00 PM 2 sources: Reuters, The New York Times
Trump Issues Tariffs on Key Ingredient for Electronics and Solar Panels
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Aug 06, 10:30 PM 1 source: BBC News
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip and solar panel material
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Aug 06, 11:00 PM 1 source: BBC News
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
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Aug 07, 03:00 AM 2 sources: BBC News, WSJ
Trump to Impose 15% Tariff, Set Minimum Prices on Solar Panels and Components
→ Added solar panel minimum pricing requirement
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Aug 07, 04:30 AM 3 sources: BBC News, The Guardian, WSJ
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Aug 07, 05:30 AM 2 sources: Reuters, The Guardian
Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips