The Trump Administration has Avoided Putting Tariffs on the Fossil Fuel Industry On Monday, the Trump Administration has opted to place tariffs on imports for solar panels and washing machines. This new tax would be a 30 percent increase on costs for solar panels coming into the United States. This move was extremely selective and damaging to the renewable energy sector. If he wanted to place tariffs on fossil fuels, as well as renewable energy, I wouldn't have as much as a problem with the administration's decision. That being said, it appears he is playing favoritism to the oil and