On Tuesday, Aug. 15, the International Trade Commission will hold its first hearing on Sunivas petition for tariffs and price floors, which if successful could devastate the American solar industry.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, Aug. 15, the International Trade Commission will hold its first hearing on Sunivas petition for tariffs and price floors, which if successful could devastate the American solar industry. More than 200 solar workers and executives from CA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, FL, MN, MA, RI, KS, UT and VA will be here in Washington D.C. to show their opposition to this petition. Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), will be addressing the workers before the hearing and during the lunch break, and workers and executives will be available for interviews.

The ITC hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. at 500 E Street SW, Washington DC 20436.

Solar workers will briefly assemble and be available at 8:45 a.m. and again during the lunch break at roughly 2 p.m. directly outside the ITC building. If there is inclement weather, we will instead meet in rooms 4-5 at the Hyatt (400 E St. SW).

Reporters interested in covering the ITC hearing must RSVP with the USITCs Public Affairs Officer, Peg OLaughlin, in advance at 202-205-1819, margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov.



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