US Investigates Chinese Wind, Solar Support

[jpak]

http://domesticfuel.com/2010/10/15/us-investigates-chinese-wind-solar-support/

American officials say they are looking into allegations that China is providing unfair support to the country’s wind and solar products makers, as well as the advanced batttery and energy-efficient vehicle industries.

This Wall Street Journal article says U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk promises a vigorous pursuit of these allegations through the World Trade Organization:

The United Steelworkers union on Sept. 9 petitioned the Obama administration to examine China’s green technology practices, saying the country employs export restraints and subsidies, discriminates against foreign companies and imported goods, and engages in other practices that harm U.S. interests and run counter to global trade rules.

A spokesman at China’s embassy said the country’s policies promote energy security and sustainable development, and conform with WTO rules.

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[The_Casual_Observer]

1. China is still a communist country, this is more or less policy for them.

[madrchsod]

2. well duh.....

i could find less than ten solar panels that are made in the usa. all the rest are not made in this country.

the steel workers union is correct. the chinese bankrupted my former employer by under cutting the price of ingots. the mill i worked for had three of the largest melt furnaces in the usa and we could pour steel cheaper than anyone-expect the chinese.