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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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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…
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right6Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Center
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R 32%
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