US Department of Commerce (DOC) imposes 123.04% anti-dumping duty on Indian solar imports

Exam-focused facts from the 28 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 123.04% on solar cells and modules from India.
The DOC identified critical circumstances for imports from companies including Mundra Solar Energy, Mundra Solar PV, Kowa, and Premier Energies.
The suspension of liquidation will apply to shipments entered for consumption up to 90 days prior to the publication of the order.
The combined tariff burden on Indian supplies exceeds 200%, which includes existing countervailing duties of over 125%.
The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) and the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) have initiated processes to contest the findings.