Security issues "separate" from U.S. tariffs: Japan defense minister

Security Issues Separate from Japan-U.S. Tariff Talks; Japan Govt Wary Trump Will Try to Link the Two

U.S. President Donald Trump did not delve deeply into security issues during talks over tariffs at the White House on Wednesday, according to sources.

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ThePatriotLight - Japan defense chief says 'no reason' to change current U.S. troop deal

ThePatriotLight - Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Friday poured cold water on the possibility of renegotiating a cost-sharing agreement for hosting American troops in Japan before its expiration in 2027, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly demanded that Tokyo pay more for their stationing during tariffs-focused negotiations.Asked about the so-called host nation support, Nakatani told a news conference that spending “is appropriat…

Security issues 'separate' from US tariffs: Japan defense minister

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Friday security matters with the United States are

Security issues "separate" from U.S. tariffs: Japan defense minister

Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Friday security matters with the United States are "separate issues" from President Donald Trump's higher tariffs, amid concerns that Japan's defense costs may be part of future trade negotiations. Nakatani also said at a press conference he has no plans to visit the United States to attend the tariff talks, following the first round on Wednesday in Washington between Japanese economic revitalization minister R…

Security issues separate from U.S. tariffs, says Japan defense minister

Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Friday security matters with the United States are "separate issues" from President Donald Trump's higher tariffs, amid concerns that Japan's defense costs may be part of future trade negotiations. Nakatani also said at a press conference he has no plans to visit the United States…