Japan eyes joint EV, chip subsidy rules with U.S., Europe: official

Economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura urges cooperation to avoid protectionism

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Japan's economy minister proposed a new working group with the U.S. and the EU on subsidies and procurement. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)

ANNA NISHINO, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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