Graphic of the day: US duties cloud solar cell exports

India’s 97 percent export reliance on the US faces disruption following a massive 126 percent solar tariff

Last Updated: Feb 26, 2026, 14:28 IST1 min

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India’s solar PV cell exports face a significant hurdle as the US—which consumes 97.3 percent of India's total exports—imposes a preliminary 126 percent countervailing duty. While India currently provides 12.1 percent of US imports, trailing Indonesia (37.1 percent) and Laos (15.4 percent), the new tariffs aim to offset alleged subsidies, potentially shifting the trade balance in the US solar supply chain.

First Published: Feb 26, 2026, 14:31

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