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Trump’s High Tariffs on Solar Panels: A Closer Look at Their Impact

by News Editor

April 25, 2025

Unprecedented Tariffs on Solar Panels

In a move that has captured the attention of industries worldwide, the Trump administration has imposed remarkably high tariffs on solar panels manufactured in Southeast Asia. The tariffs, reaching staggering figures, have left many in the renewable energy sector astounded.

Reports from CNN and other media indicate that the U.S. is enforcing tariffs up to an astonishing 3,521% on solar imports from countries such as Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. This move aims to shield American companies from Chinese competition in the solar space.

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American Solar Industry’s Perspective

The push for tariffs began under the Biden administration when some solar panel companies, including Hanwha Qcells and First Solar Inc, claimed that Chinese companies were compromising the U.S. market with excessively low-cost solar products. However, why these claims weren’t promptly addressed by President Biden remains unclear.

This development underlines America’s complicated trade war strategies, with Trump’s measures seemingly deeply entrenched in anti-Chinese market tactics. The effects of tariffs ripple across industries, reflecting broader trade and economic impacts.

Clean Energy Development Threatened

Renewable energy initiatives, especially in states like Texas, are finding themselves in uncertain waters due to fluctuating market conditions imposed by these tariffs. As stressed by E2’s communications director, Michael Timberlake, the instability could mean more project delays and lost opportunities in a sector crucial for sustainable growth.

This situation reflects a wider challenge in balancing national business interests with global sustainability efforts, underscoring ongoing tensions between economic policies and environmental objectives.

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Cypriot Government Employment Sees Modest Growth in April

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 12, 2025

Total government employment in Cyprus increased by 237 persons, a rise of 0.4 per cent, in April, compared to the same month in 2024, reaching a total of 55,490 employees, according to the state statistical service.

Employment in the civil service and the security forces decreased by 1.2 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively, while the educational service saw an increase of 3.8 per cent.

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Civil Service and Educational Service Breakdown

In April 2025, the civil service employed 11,960 permanent staff, 4,141 employees with contracts of indefinite duration, 1,458 with contracts of definite duration, and 5,798 hourly paid workers.

Permanent employees represented the highest proportion of the civil service workforce at 51.2 per cent, while employees with contracts of definite duration made up the lowest proportion at 6.2 per cent.

In the educational service, there were 12,461 permanent employees, 947 with contracts of indefinite duration, 4,824 with contracts of definite duration, and 141 hourly paid workers.

Permanent staff formed the majority of the educational workforce at 67.8 per cent, while hourly paid workers accounted for only 0.8 per cent.

Security Forces Breakdown

Within the security forces, 8,430 were permanent employees, 4,304 held contracts of indefinite duration, 267 were on definite-duration contracts, and 759 were hourly paid workers.

Permanent employees again made up the largest group in the security forces at 61.3 per cent, with definite-duration contracts representing just 1.9 per cent.