Tariff On Solar Panels Could Lead To Job Cuts In Georgia

Decatur Commission Chairman Pete Stephens said solar energy production helped stabilize the county’s budget after the recession.

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Georgia companies said they’re worried about the impact of a new 30 percent tariff on imported solar panels and cells.

Georgia used to manufacture solar panels, but now most solar manufacturers are based in China.

President Donald Trump approved a thirty percent tariff on Monday, which industry groups said could lead to 23,000 job cuts nationally.