In tariff negotiations with the United States, Japan is reportedly considering offering subsidies for the construction of charging stations for Tesla electric vehicles, according to a report from broadcaster TBS on Saturday ( May 17 ).
The government now provides incentives for charging stations for electric vehicles, but only for Tesla’s” Supercharger,” according to the document.
According to TBS, the US Trade Representative ( USTR ) has raised concerns about this issue and is requesting solutions.
Japan wants to hold a second round of US trade talks starting next week, and Ryosei Akazawa, the country’s top trade negotiator, may visit Washington.
Separately, the Nikkei business daily reported that Japanese negotiators have indicated a willingness to talk about lowering US tariffs on Japan, which include 25 % on cars and 24 % on other goods, rather than requiring Washington to completely repeal them.
Akazawa has stated on numerous occasions that Tokyo wants to have all of the US taxes imposed on Japan lifted. The government’s top goal has always been to obtain exemptions from US tariffs on cars and car parts, which are essential components of its export-heavy market.