"Dumping violates basic rules of international trade and destroys fair competition, which is the foundation for sustainable development of renewable energy," EU ProSun president Milan Nitzschke said.

Nitzschke is also the vice president of German solar manufacturer SolarWorld, which has been the driving force behind levies against Chinese PV kit in both the US and Europe.

"The US again leads the way and shows how to act in the face of such flagrant violations of international trade law.