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Aug 4 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is preparing to set a price floor and impose tariffs on polysilicon and related products, according to four people familiar with the plan, putting a material critical to solar panels and semiconductors at the center of U. efforts to compete with China on artificial intelligence and energy.

According to a Reuters report, Washington is preparing to introduce a minimum import price, along with tariffs on polysilicon and related products.

Group sales rose 7% year-over-year to EUR1.52 billion, while EBITDA before special effects surged 53% to EUR175 million, driven by cost savings and better operating performance.

Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) reported higher second-quarter sales and operating earnings as its cost-reduction program, pricing actions and improved operational performance offset subdued demand across several end markets. Chief Executive Officer Christian Hartel said the company’s market environment re

Wacker Chemie is back in focus after a series of analyst revisions lifted a key fair value estimate from €73.50 to about €81.43, alongside a move in at least one bank’s price target to €61 from €59. Supportive analysts link these adjustments to refreshed assumptions and view the cluster of upgrades as a signal that earlier expectations may have been too cautious. More skeptical voices, however, argue the higher targets mainly reflect model tweaks rather than new evidence. As you read on, you...

Despite a 5% revenue decline, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) reports a robust 45% increase in EBITDA, driven by strategic cost-saving initiatives and market positioning.

Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) reported what CEO Dr. Christian Hartel described as a “solid start to the year” in the first quarter of 2026, with earnings improving sharply despite weaker demand across many end markets and a year-over-year decline in sales driven largely by currency effects. Group sales i

Despite a challenging year with significant restructuring costs, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) outlines a path to recovery and growth in 2026.