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T1 Energy's Support for Trade Investigations: T1 Energy Inc. supports the U.S. Secretary of Commerce's investigation into foreign polysilicon imports, believing it will enhance U.S. energy security and benefit their domestic solar supply chain efforts through potential tariffs.

Ongoing Development of Domestic Solar Supply Chain: The company is actively working on building a vertically integrated solar manufacturing strategy, including its G2_Austin solar cell facility, while advocating for strong trade policies that prioritize American manufacturing.

Impact of Policy Changes on Clean Energy Investments: Recent policy shifts under the Trump administration, including the end of U.S. subsidies for solar and wind power, have led to major clean energy projects being put on hold or reconsidered, with significant potential reductions in renewable energy installations over the next decade.

Concerns from Industry Leaders: Solar manufacturers and project developers express uncertainty regarding future investments due to new legislation that accelerates the phase-out of tax credits, which could lead to increased costs and hinder the growth of the clean energy sector amidst rising electricity demand driven by AI and cloud computing.

T1 Energy's Support for Budget Bill: T1 Energy Inc. expresses support for the U.S. Senate's budget bill that includes the 45X Production Tax Credit, which promotes domestic solar production and is expected to enhance T1's growth and financing options for its planned solar cell facility in Texas.

Potential Impact of FEOC Tax Proposal: The company is evaluating a proposed excise tax on solar projects using components from foreign entities of concern, believing it can adapt its operations accordingly to provide American-made solar modules, regardless of whether the tax is included in the final bill.