"Trump officials are using trade measures and permit delays in a campaign to undercut the solar industry."

"LAS VEGAS — When thousands of solar industry executives gathered for the largest clean energy summit in North America last month, many were relieved to no longer be the center of attention in Washington.

Two months after President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans finished gutting tax credits for renewable energy projects in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the solar industry was racing to cash in during the limited window to qualify for subsidies before they evaporate.

But despite some executives’ relief, Trump officials are making their next moves in a campaign to undercut the solar industry. They are leaning on trade measures in an attempt to further strangle the industry, while delaying permits for renewables projects. And on Wednesday, Trump officials canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy funding, including for solar projects to connect to the grid, on top of $27 billion in grants they are already trying to claw back."

Jake Spring reports for the Washington Post October 6, 2025. [2]

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