In January, President Trump mandated a 30% tariff on solar equipment manufactured abroad, a decision largely aimed at China and intended to reduce the prices of solar panels.

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But now, one U.S.-based company is saying the tariff had the opposite effect. SunPower, the nation’s second-biggest commercial solar-power company, reportedly pays an additional $2 million per week because of the tariff.

“There’s collateral damage when you’re on the frontlines like i am,” SunPower President and CEO Tom Werner said during an interview on Friday with FOX Business’ Liz Claman. “And it makes it super hard to run a company where you’re adjusting the tariffs.”

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