On May 25, 2025, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade issued Announcement No. 2025/8, initiating an anti-dumping investigation into junction boxes for solar panels originating from China, upon the request of domestic producers. The investigation covers the full calendar year of 2024 as the dumping investigation period, and from January 1, 2022, to December 30, 2024, as the injury investigation period. The products in question fall under Turkish tariff codes 8544.42.90.00.11, 8544.60.10.00.11, and 8544.60.90.00.00. The announcement took effect immediately upon publication. Interested parties must submit their questionnaires within 37 days of the announcement date.
Thailand Ends Investment Incentives for PV and Other Industries
According to Thai media, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) held a meeting on May 19 and introduced four measures to help Thai businesses cope with U.S. tariffs and external challenges:
Termination of Investment Incentives: Investment promotion incentives will be withdrawn for industries facing oversupply or vulnerability to trade restrictions from the U.S. and other countries. Affected sectors include solar cell and panel manufacturing, certain auto parts (such as lead-acid batteries and non-essential decorative components), metal cutting, waste sorting outside industrial estates without recycling processes, and downstream steel industries such as long products, specific sheet products (hot-rolled coils, thick steel plates), and various types of steel pipes.
Stricter Review of Key Production Processes: For industries vulnerable to U.S. trade actions—such as auto parts, electrical appliances, electronics, metal products, and light industry—BOI will implement stricter conditions. Manufacturers must establish key production processes and ensure substantial transformation of raw materials to improve product acceptance in export markets and safeguard national interests.
Revised Foreign Employment Requirements: For manufacturing companies applying for BOI investment incentives, those employing 100 or more workers must have at least 70% Thai employees. Foreign personnel applying for BOI visas and work permits must meet minimum salary thresholds: executives must earn at least THB 150,000/month, while technical professionals must earn at least THB 50,000/month, in order to protect local employment.
Support for SMEs Affected by U.S. Tariffs: Thai SMEs are encouraged to invest in efficiency improvements to enhance competitiveness—such as upgrading machinery, adopting automation and digital technologies, implementing energy-saving measures, meeting international sustainability standards, and transitioning to emerging industries. The original corporate income tax exemption of 3 years (capped at 50% of the investment value) will be extended to 5 years (capped at 100% of the investment value).
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