The US Commerce Department plans to impose tariffs as high as 3,521% on solar panels from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. This follows an investigation initiated last year by major solar equipment producers seeking protection for their US operations. The proposed tariffs target subsidies from China and the dumping of cheap products in the US market. The International Trade Commission will finalize the decision in June. Duties vary by company and country; some Cambodian exporters face the highest duties due to a lack of cooperation with the investigation. Jinko Solar’s products from Malaysia face duties of just over 41%, while Trina Solar’s products from Thailand face 375% tariffs. These tariffs could increase costs for businesses and consumers who benefit from cheaper solar products. The levies come in addition to existing Trump-era tariffs. Chinese President Xi Jinping recently visited Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia to strengthen ties and encourage resistance to US trade policies. Trump has imposed taxes up to 145% on Chinese imports, with other countries facing a 10% tariff until July. When combined with existing tariffs, some Chinese goods could face levies of up to 245%. China retaliated with a 125% tax on US products. — new from BBC