Today, a bipartisan statement was released by Chairman John Moolenaar and Representative Debbie Dingell, supporting the Department of Commerce’s decision to investigate the national security risks posed by polysilicon imports. Polysilicon is a critical material used in solar panels and microchips.
“We commend the Administration for launching a Section 232 investigation into the national security risks posed by imports of polysilicon and its derivatives. This is a crucial first step to protect American jobs, innovation, and our industrial base,” they stated. The statement highlighted concerns over unfair competition from subsidized Chinese firms linked to forced labor practices.
The investigation aims to address these issues, which have led to layoffs in U.S. polysilicon production and threaten domestic capacity. “This investigation makes clear that the United States won’t allow our critical industries to be hollowed out by foreign manipulation,” said Moolenaar and Dingell.
The representatives emphasized China’s dominance in the solar-grade polysilicon market as a direct threat to manufacturing essential technologies like solar panels and microchips. They affirmed their commitment to working across party lines for real, enforceable trade remedies.
