JD Vance criticizes Democrats for funding Chinese solar panel production during debate

During a recent vice-presidential debate, JD Vance accused Democrats of spending billions of taxpayer dollars on Chinese solar panels. He argued that more green energy should be produced in the U.S. instead of relying on imports. Vance highlighted that despite significant funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, Chinese firms are gaining control over U.S. solar panel production. A report indicated that by next year, China could own half of the U.S. solar panel production capacity. In response to concerns about Chinese dominance, President Biden has reimposed tariffs on Chinese solar cells. While efforts to boost domestic production have led to new investments, U.S. manufacturers still face challenges from cheaper Chinese imports.