by Alimat Aliyeva
Japan plans to urge the European Union (EU) to reconsider
policies that favor electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured within the
bloc, AzerNEWS reports.
Tokyo intends to raise this issue, which is crucial for the
Japanese automotive industry, during the Japan-Europe High-level
Economic Dialogue scheduled to take place in Brussels next month.
The goal is to push for fair treatment of vehicles produced outside
the EU.
Under Brussels’ current proposal, to qualify for subsidies, at
least 70% of a vehicle’s components—excluding batteries—must be
manufactured within the EU. The EU also plans measures to reduce
the cost of purchasing and maintaining locally produced vehicles,
giving them a competitive edge.
The proposal still requires approval from EU Member States and
the European Parliament and may be subject to revisions. Following
ministerial-level talks in May, Japan hopes the matter will be
addressed at the next bilateral summit, possibly in June.
A representative of the Japanese automotive industry warned, “If
our vehicles are excluded from these support measures, our sales
will face a significant disadvantage.”
Experts suggest that the outcome of these discussions could have
far-reaching implications—not only for Japanese automakers but also
for global EV supply chains. Some analysts note that the dispute
highlights growing tensions in international trade as countries
strive to protect domestic industries while promoting green
technology.
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