A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

Japanese trade minister Yasutoshi Takaiichi said he conveyed concerns about the European Union's electric vehicle policy to French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a First Squawk tweet. The remarks signal continued friction between Japan and the EU over EV trade rules, though the tweet did not specify which provisions were raised or what response Macron gave. The intervention matters because EU EV policy affects market access for Japanese automakers and their supply chains. Watch for follow-up statements from Tokyo or Paris clarifying the specific policy concerns and whether they lead to formal consultations.