By Zack Budryk ( August 13, 2026, 17:25 GMT | Comment) -- New tariffs and trade barriers imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports of polysilicon will primarily affect China, the world’s leading producer of the material, but their indiscriminate nature has also increased pressure on Korean firms, which are discussing exemptions and possible countermeasures with their government.New tariffs and trade barriers imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports of polysilicon will primarily affect China, the world’s leading producer of the material, but their indiscriminate nature has also increased pressure on Korean firms, which are discussing exemptions and possible countermeasures with their government....
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