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On August 6 local time, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order, pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, to implement minimum import prices and additional tariff measures on imported polysilicon and its derivatives, in support of the U.S. domestic polysilicon, semiconductor, and solar supply chains. The announcement specifies the minimum import prices as follows: $21 per kilogram for polysilicon; $100 per kilogram for polysilicon ingots and wafers; $0.22 per watt for solar cells; and $0.38 per watt for solar modules. Additionally, the U.S. will impose a 15% ad valorem tariff on the polysilicon ingots and related derivatives listed in the announcement's appendix. These measures will take effect at 12:01 AM Eastern Time on December 4, 2026. The announcement also authorizes the Department of Commerce to establish a "Reshoring to America" incentive program. Companies that commit to building, renovating, or expanding polysilicon, ingot, wafer, or solar cell production facilities in the U.S. and commence construction by January 20, 2029, may apply for exemptions on Section 232 tariffs for certain imported equipment and related products. (CCTV)