> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://pvweekly.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # PVweekly.com — Week ending October 29, 2026 - URL: https://pvweekly.com/weekly-2026-10-30-407650761c0c/ - Published: 2026-10-30T12:00:18.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-30T12:00:18.000Z - Description: 2 articles on the week’s developments. Editor's Selection; full reporting, original sources and a printable paper. - Author: PV Weekly Editorial - Tags: Weekly Paper, #weekly-issue, #edition-407650761c0c PVweekly.com · Weekly paper October 23–29, 2026 [Download the printable PDF](https://pvweekly.com/editions/pvweekly/2026-10-23%5F2026-10-30/paper.pdf) ## Editor's Selection This edition presents the week’s reporting in publication order. Readership data is not yet sufficient for a popularity ranking. 1. [Trump directs negotiations over wind turbine imports](#paper-6ae13c9b3ef1c00001fa0292) 2. [Trump directs action on domestic petroleum capacity](#paper-6ae159113ef1c00001fa02c1) ## [Trump directs negotiations over wind turbine imports](https://pvweekly.com/trump-directs-negotiations-over-wind-turbine-imports-254ba60a46aa/) First published 2026-10-27 · By PV Weekly Editorial The October 22 proclamation sets no new wind-specific tariff rate and leaves existing Section 232 tariffs unchanged. ![The White House beyond a broad lawn, framed by trees under a blue sky.](https://pvweekly.com/content/images/2026/10/photo-dcc4262da7306376-3_o.jpg) The White House and its lawn in Washington, D.C., on May 30, 2008.[Daniel Schwen](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:White%5FHouse%5Flawn.jpg?ref=pvweekly.com) · [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/?ref=pvweekly.com)Photo detailsFile photo by Daniel Schwen, via Wikimedia Commons: the linked source record. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0: CC BY-SA 3.0\. Credit the creator, link to the license and indicate any changes; adaptations must be shared under the same or a compatible license. President Donald Trump directed the commerce secretary and U.S. trade representative to pursue negotiations with foreign trading partners over wind turbine imports in an October 22 proclamation. The action sets no new wind-specific tariff rate. The proclamation followed a Commerce Department investigation under Section 232, a trade law that allows action on imports found to threaten national security. It says the commerce secretary found that imports of wind turbines and their components threatened to impair national security, and that Trump concurred. The proclamation leaves existing Section 232 tariffs unchanged. It says certain wind turbine components and subcomponents are already subject to tariffs under the steel, aluminum or copper proclamations. It specifies no new wind-specific tariff exceptions or effective date. The commerce secretary and trade representative must provide at least one update on the negotiations within 180 days of the proclamation, while Commerce continues to monitor imports. The proclamation does not announce an agreement; the outcome of negotiations and any future remedies remain unknown. ## Sources Reported from public primary documents with AI assistance, independent source retrieval, and separate editorial reviews. No interviews, site visits or equipment tests were performed. Issuer statements retain attribution; announced plans are not completed results. - [S1: www.whitehouse.gov](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/10/adjusting-imports-of-wind-turbines-and-their-parts-and-components-into-the-united-states/?ref=pvweekly.com) — accessed 2026-10-28 ## [Trump directs action on domestic petroleum capacity](https://pvweekly.com/trump-directs-action-on-domestic-petroleum-capacity-2756960c00d2/) First published 2026-10-27 · By PV Weekly Editorial The October 22 determination covers production, refining and logistics under the Defense Production Act. ![The White House’s south facade behind a lawn, trees and a fountain.](https://pvweekly.com/content/images/2026/10/photo-b1d6521272177aa8-1_o.jpg) The White House in Washington, D.C., on May 26, 2006.[This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read this first.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WhiteHouseSouthFacade.JPG?ref=pvweekly.com) · [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0?ref=pvweekly.com)Photo detailsFile photo of the White House, taken before the determination. Credit: Matt H. Wade via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0: CC BY-SA 3.0\. Source: the linked source record. The supplied image has been resized; indicate any further changes and apply the same or a compatible license to adaptations. President Donald Trump directed the secretary of war to implement an October 22, 2026, determination aimed at expanding domestic petroleum production, refining and logistics capacity under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act. Trump determined that the capacity is essential to national defense. The determination covers exploration and production, gathering and transmission pipelines, storage and marine terminals. Trump said industry could not reasonably be expected to provide the capabilities in time without presidential action because of constraints including financing, long lead times, permitting, infrastructure and supply chains. He judged Section 303 measures to be the most cost-effective, expedient and practical alternatives. Citing a declared national emergency and a potential shortfall that would severely impair defense capability, he invoked Section 303(a)(7) to waive the requirements of Section 303(a)(1) through (a)(6) for expanding the capacity. The memorandum directs the secretary to implement the determination, including through necessary purchases, commitments and financial instruments, and to publish it in the Federal Register. The memorandum specifies no funding amount, named projects or implementation schedule and does not establish that additional capacity has been completed. ## Sources Reported from public primary documents with AI assistance, independent source retrieval, and separate editorial reviews. No interviews, site visits or equipment tests were performed. Issuer statements retain attribution; announced plans are not completed results. - [S1: www.whitehouse.gov](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/10/presidential-determination-pursuant-to-section-303-of-the-defense-production-act-of-1950-as-amended-on-domestic-petroleum-production-refining-and-logistics-capacity-c139/?ref=pvweekly.com) — accessed 2026-10-28 ## Sources and corrections This edition collects reporting published during the week. Each headline links to its original article, where subsequent corrections and updates appear. 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