Solar Trade War Cooling Down... for Now
An agreement between China and the European Union to set a price floor for solar products exported to Europe puts an end to the global solar trade war. At the end of the day, the U.S. put tariffs on Chinese solar cells, China retaliated with tariffs on U.S. polysilicon, and Europe set a price floor for Chinese solar modules in the hopes of making domestic products more competitive. Fool.com contributor Travis Hoium assesses the effects of the resolution and covers the companies that will win in solar in the video below.
In a broader picture, the energy industry is being transformed by cleaner energy sources like solar and natural gas. The Motley Fool has taken a comprehensive look at three energy companies set to soar during this transformation in the energy industry. To find out which three companies are spreading their wings, check out the special free report, "3 Stocks for the American Energy Bonanza". Don't miss out on this timely opportunity; click here to access your report -- it's absolutely free.
The article Solar Trade War Cooling Down... for Now originally appeared on Fool.com.
Fool contributor Travis Hoium has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Copyright © 1995 - 2013 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
