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Trump Criticizes US-Japan Security Pact as One-Sided

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Japan-U.S. Security treaty, calling it 'nonreciprocal' and urging Japan to increase its defense spending.
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoji Muto expressed hope that his U.S. Trip would benefit both countries, regarding tariff measures and their impacts.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated that Japan's 'contribution to the U.S. Economy is significant' during a parliamentary session.
Officials from both countries agree on the importance of U.S. Military presence in Japan for regional peace, especially amid concerns about China and North Korea.

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Financial Times

Japan seeks tariff reprieve after Donald Trump questions long-standing defence pact

Trade minister to pitch ‘win-win’ solutions in Washington as deadline looms for steel and aluminium duties

4 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Український мілітарний портал

Japan Denies Trump's Criticism Of Japan-U.S. Security Treaty

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has denied US President Donald Trump's statement regarding the Japan-US Security Treaty.

6 days ago

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

We have to protect them, but they don’t have to protect us: Trump dissatisfied with Japan-US security treaty

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the Japan-US security treaty on Thursday (March 6) for not being reciprocal.

6 days ago·Malaysia

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Mothership Singapore

'We have to protect them but they don't protect us': Trump complains about US-Japan military alliance

He initially said that he "loves" Japan and that the two countries have a "great relationship".

6 days ago·Singapore

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The Express Tribune

Trump calls US-Japan security treaty ‘unfair,’ says Japan offers no protection

US President Donald Trump criticized the US-Japan Security Treaty, calling it “unequal” and highlighting the one-sided nature of the agreement. Under the treaty, the US is obliged to defend Japan, but Japan is not required to offer similar security guarantees to the US. “We have a great relationship with Japan, but we have an interesting deal with Japan that we have to protect them, but they don’t have to protect us,” Trump said after signing an…

6 days ago·Pakistan

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