U.S., Japan to agree on subsidy rules on chips, batteries with China in mind

TOKYO -- The U.S. and Japanese governments will agree on new subsidy rules for strategic goods such as semiconductors, storage batteries and permanent magnets as the partners keep an eye on China, Nikkei has learned.

Countries sometimes implement subsidies when their trading partners ship products at unjustifiably low prices. Japan and the U.S. now intend to establish common criteria for when subsidies are appropriate. These might include decarbonization goals and ensuring a stable supply of components.