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Merz ‘surprised’ by Asian pushback to ‘Made in Europe’ plan for car industry

Asian pushback to EU's 'Made in Europe' plan for car industry

By · Published October 31, 2026  20:31 UTC · Updated October 31, 2026  22:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Asian pushback to EU's 'Made in Europe' plan for car industry
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Five Asian countries are pushing back against the EU's plan for car industry subsidies, with Japan setting a deadline of November 1 for policy changes. Japan's Takaichi has pressed German Chancellor Merz to reconsider the 'Made in Europe' rule, which could leave Japanese carmakers out of subsidies.

This pushback is centered around concerns that the rule would unfairly favor European carmakers. The EU's plan aims to promote the production of electric vehicles in Europe, but Asian countries see it as protectionist.

Coverage from Reuters notes that Germany's Merz will relay these concerns to Brussels, the EU's governing body. Bloomberg.com reports that Merz sees mounting concern in Asia over the EU's 'Buy European' rules.

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What is the EU's 'Made in Europe' plan for car industry?

The EU's plan aims to promote the production of electric vehicles in Europe through subsidies.

What is the deadline set by Japan for policy changes?

November 1, 2026

Who has pressed Merz to reconsider the 'Made in Europe' rule?

Japan's Takaichi

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