Security Concerns with Chinese-Exported Solar Inverters

The article discusses the discovery of 'rogue communication devices' in Chinese-exported solar inverters, raising concerns about the security of the domestic electric grid. State Republicans and senators are pushing for policies to safeguard against potential threats from foreign actors, particularly China.

Origin Washing to Evade U.S. Tariffs

Chinese companies are using 'origin washing' services to evade U.S. tariffs by pretending their products were shipped from other Asian countries. These services help falsify documents and conceal the true origins of shipments, but face challenges from increased customs scrutiny and crackdowns in countries like Vietnam and South Korea.