Japan and EU to unify subsidy rules for EVs, solar panels

Two sides aim to reduce supply chain dependence on China

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Offshore wind turbines operate off the coast of France. The European Union looks to safeguard its regional decarbonization industry from inexpensive imports. © Reuters

DAISHI CHIBA, TAKASHI TSUJI and ANNA NISHINO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/BRUSSELS -- Japan and the European Union will agree as early as May to create common rules on government subsidies and procurement targeting electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment, Nikkei has learned.

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