EU, China spar again over solar trade

HONG KONG (CNNMoney) -- The European Commission has launched an investigation into solar panels and components imported from China, the latest skirmish in a row that could raise tensions between the trading partners.

Solar-Trade Fight Flares Up

U.S. trade officials slapped modest tariffs on imports of Chinese solar panels, giving a partial victory to solar-equipment manufacturers in the U.S. but stopping short of harsh duties that could spark a trade war.