# Takaichi Pushes for Japan in EU EV Subsidies | Japan News

An episode of [Japan News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6825612462), 28 Oct 2026, 1:05.

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Japanese officials are actively lobbying for inclusion in the European Union's electric vehicle subsidy plan, fearing significant sales losses for their automakers if left out. Despite efforts, progress has been limited, leaving Tokyo frustrated. At a recent summit in Tokyo, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed the importance of ongoing negotiations. The outcome of this initiative is crucial for Japan's auto industry as the market increasingly TheDailyNow.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and produced by Qwikcast.ai Sources: N/A More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thedailynewsnow.com/fb0f2b87ae383290 www.TheDailyNow.ai

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