Japan's EV subsidies face uncertain future as country's 'DOGE' takes aim

Finance and industry ministries at odds over budget cuts vs. emissions goals A senior Japanese Finance Ministry official said elimination of the EV subsidies is on the table. (Photo by Masaki Ishihara) TOKYO -- Japan's electric vehicle purchase subsidies are caught in a tug-of-war, as the country's version of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) eyes deep cuts while the industry ministry leading the program hopes to keep it afloat to help meet carbon emissions goals.