Wacker

Wacker is a German chemical company that produces polysilicon, a key material for solar panels and semiconductors.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to reports that it is considering closing its Tennessee polysilicon plant in response to Trump-era tariffs.

Latest on Wacker

• Wacker weighs closing Tennessee polysilicon plant after Trump tariffs, Reuters reports
• HCLTech, Wacker Chemie establish global capability centre in Pune

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