Indonesia's solar panel exports have soared in recent years, reaching record highs despite mounting trade pressure from the United States. Now, a petition filed by U. manufacturers could trigger new tariffs that threaten Indonesia's growing presence in the clean energy market. Backed by Chinese investments, these nations now power a booming U. But will it last? Discover how global politics, green energy, and. Solar panel manufacturers in Indonesia and Laos − many of which are owned by Chinese companies − have been rapidly gaining market share in the United States, following Washington's imposition of steep tariffs on imports from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia. To American trade officials, the activity signals possible tariff evasion, as Chinese solar manufacturers increasingly shift operations to Indonesia to. As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, Indonesia may find itself caught in the crossfire, particularly in the booming industry of solar panel exports.