Declaring Our Energy Independence from China Act of 2024

S 3866, the Declaring Our Energy Independence from China Act of 2024, imposes tariffs on Chinese-made green energy components like battery parts, solar panels, and wind equipment. It requires the U.S. International Trade Commission to publish annual reports tracking U.S. production and imports of these components from China and other countries. The bill mandates a 25% tariff on qualifying Chinese green energy goods starting 180 days after enactment, increasing by 5% annually for five years. It also directs the U.S. Trade Representative to report on Chinese government subsidies to China's battery, solar, and wind industries over the past 15 years. The law directly affects importers of these Chinese-made energy components and aims to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese supply chains.