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Japan Boosts Defense Spending Amid U.S.-China Tensions

3/22/2025

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In March, President Trump raised concerns about the U.S.-Japan security alliance, but Japan remains dependent on American support as China's military presence grows. In response, Japan is set to boost its defense budget to 2% of GDP by 2027 and aims to create a Joint Force Headquarters with the U.S. to strengthen their military collaboration.

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In March, President Trump raised concerns about the U.S.-Japan security alliance, but Japan remains dependent on American support as China's military presence grows. In response, Japan is set to boost its defense budget to 2% of GDP by 2027 and aims to create a Joint Force Headquarters with the U.S. to strengthen their military collaboration.