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Trump joins Japan’s list of external pressure points
Tariff threats and treatment of allies more like adversaries add to PM Ishiba’s troubles.
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Firefighters in protective gear taking part in a drill simulating missile attack in Tokyo, on Feb 4.
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With Japan facing additional economic hardship following US President Donald Trump’s announcement last week of imminent “reciprocal tariffs” against friends and foes, Tokyo’s relief over the recent summit
The uncertainty around continued US support for Japan under Trump II adds to the sense that Japan’s external security situation is deteriorating.
