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EU and Japan reaffirm joint effort to strengthen and diversify supply chains

( January 21, 2026, 14:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening, diversifying and securing supply chains, leading to more supply chain resilience, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa Ryosei and EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič said in a joint statement on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. They will also ensure that whenever taken, export control measures are narrowly defined, non-discriminatory, and in line with international law as not to disrupt strategic supply chains, notably those of critical minerals, stemming from the agreements made last summer at the EU-Japan summit. The statement follows ...

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