Japan under pressure as Takaichi meets Trump

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Renewed pressure from Donald Trump is testing Japan–U.S. relations, from defense spending demands to trade and regional security expectations. This episode examines what Washington is asking of Tokyo, how Japanese leaders are responding and what it could mean for the alliance moving forward.Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

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