Japan's EV charging standard emerges as topic in US trade talks

CHAdeMO under fire as a nontariff barrier for Tesla and other American carmakers

20250423N Tesla Supercharger Japan

Tesla Superchargers make up a relatively small portion of Japan's EV charging infrastructure. (Photo by Kosei Fukao)

TASUKU IKEDA

TOKYO -- A Japanese quick-charging standard for electric vehicles has surfaced as a potential flash point in tariff negotiations with the U.S. as Washington flags what it sees as an undue obstacle for American players like Tesla.

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