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Japan-U.S. Tariff Talks: EV Standards and $1.13T Stakes

5/2/2025

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Japan and the U.S. are set to engage in crucial tariff negotiations this Thursday, centering on Japan's CHAdeMO electric vehicle charging standard. Finance Minister Kato hinted that Japan's substantial $1.13 trillion in U.S. Treasury holdings could be a powerful bargaining chip, stirring worries about potential market repercussions if leveraged in the discussions.

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Japan and the U.S. are set to engage in crucial tariff negotiations this Thursday, centering on Japan's CHAdeMO electric vehicle charging standard. Finance Minister Kato hinted that Japan's substantial $1.13 trillion in U.S. Treasury holdings could be a powerful bargaining chip, stirring worries about potential market repercussions if leveraged in the discussions.