Trump Criticizes the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty Again: The U.S. Protects Japan, Japan Doesn't Need to Protect the U.S.

Trump criticizes the Japan-US Security Treaty again, and Japan says "we trust America."

On the 10th, US President Trump once again expressed dissatisfaction with the Japan-US Security Treaty, saying "America will protect Japan, but Japan doesn't need to protect America." In response, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yamaguchi Masayoshi said at a press conference on the 11th: "We fully believe that America will fulfill its obligations under the Japan-US Security Treaty using all capabilities including nuclear power."

Trump hinted on the 10th that he might demand increased defense spending in trade negotiations with Japan. Trump said: "If we are attacked, Japan doesn't need to take any action to defend us. We spend tens of billions of dollars to defend Japan, but Japan doesn't need to defend us."

He also pointed out: "This is a defense agreement, but it's like a trade agreement as well." Hinting that defense issues may also be involved in trade negotiations with Japan, and there may be "deals" to be made.

Source: rfi

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