TOKYO -- Japan aims to set shared standards with the U.S. and Europe on subsidies for electric vehicles, semiconductors and other critical fields, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura told Nikkei.
Economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura urges cooperation to avoid protectionism

Japan's economy minister proposed a new working group with the U.S. and the EU on subsidies and procurement. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
TOKYO -- Japan aims to set shared standards with the U.S. and Europe on subsidies for electric vehicles, semiconductors and other critical fields, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura told Nikkei.