
Japan mulls subsidies for Tesla charging stations in trade deal talks
This photo taken on April 21, 2025 shows Japan's Economic Revitalisation Minister Ryosei Akazawa, the country's chief representative in tariff negotiations with the administration of US President Donald Trump, answering questions about the tariff measures during a parliamentary committee session in Tokyo. (PHOTO / AFP)TOKYO - Japan is considering offering subsidies for the construction of Tesla electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States, local media reported.According to a report by broadcaster TBS on Saturday, the move comes after US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has raised concerns regarding Japan's subsidy policy and is