Chinese Solar Manufacturer Longi Mulls U.S. Factory as Tariffs Loom

摘要

Longi Green Energy Technology Co., a Chinese solar manufacturer, is considering opening a U.S. factory, a decision that may hinge upon the looming threat of import tariffs. Longi began evaluating the move before a U.S. trade case was filed in April seeking tariffs to protect domes- tic manufacturers, Archie Flores, general manager of the Xian, China-based company's U.S. unit, said in a phone interview Nov. 15.