Core Viewpoint - President Trump's threat to halt solar project approvals has led to significant declines in the solar sector, particularly affecting companies like JinkoSolar and Canadian Solar [1][2][3]. Industry Impact - The solar sector experienced a downturn due to market-wide uncertainty regarding interest rates and inflation, compounded by Trump's comments about solar projects [2]. - Trump's post on Truth Social criticized wind and solar energy, claiming they lead to increased electricity costs and threatening to stop approvals for new projects [3]. Company-Specific Insights - JinkoSolar's shares fell by as much as 6.2% before closing down 4.3%, reflecting the broader impact of Trump's statements [1]. - JinkoSolar has a small U.S. market presence, with 5% of its first-quarter module sales directed to the U.S. and a 2GW manufacturing facility operational in the U.S. [4]. - Canadian Solar, a competitor, reported worse-than-expected earnings, indicating a potential slowdown in Chinese solar deployments in the latter half of the year [3]. Investment Considerations - If a ban on new solar projects is implemented, JinkoSolar could face risks to its U.S. sales and potential stranded capacity in its U.S. manufacturing operations, although modules could be sold to other countries in the Western Hemisphere [6]. - Despite a high dividend yield of 5.5%, JinkoSolar's stock may be risky due to its cyclical nature and low margins, with first-quarter revenue down approximately 40% year-over-year and profits turning to losses [7].