Solar manufacturers are begging the federal government for help, but as they make their case, they face opposition from much of the rest of their industry.
The measure could result in a wide range of penalties as the administration seeks a new way to deal with what it calls Chinese violations of the rules of international trade.
The president plans to sign an executive memorandum on Monday, senior administration officials said, in a move that might help push China to do more on North Korea.
President will sign executive memo on Monday, senior administration officials said. Probe could be used as leverage to force Beijing to further address North Korea situation.