{"id":2400270,"date":"2025-02-07T11:57:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T16:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-eyeing-japans-defense-spending-ahead-of-ishiba-meeting-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-02-07T11:57:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T16:57:48","slug":"trump-eyeing-japans-defense-spending-ahead-of-ishiba-meeting-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-eyeing-japans-defense-spending-ahead-of-ishiba-meeting-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump eyeing Japan&#8217;s defense spending ahead of Ishiba meeting &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-eyeing-japans-defense-spending-ahead-of-ishiba-meeting-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2400270&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The summary discusses \u200cthe \u2063upcoming meeting between U.S. President donald Trump \u2063adn Japanese Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, \u200bfocusing on Japan&#8217;s defense spending. The White House has chosen \u200dnot\u200c to pre-empt the discussions, which will mark the first meeting between the two leaders during their respective administrations. Historically, Trump has raised concerns about\u2062 Japan&#8217;s\u2062 defense expenditure relative to its GDP, especially given the notable U.S. \u2063military\u200b presence in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>The negotiations for a new U.S.-Japan\u2063 deal\u200c are expected to\u200b start soon, with \u200ctariffs previously mentioned as a factor in negotiations. officials emphasize the long-standing\u2063 partnership\u200c between the two nations, stressing ongoing conversations\u200c regarding military operations and investments in shared security.<\/p>\n<p>During \u2062their upcoming meeting, discussions will revolve around enhancing military capabilities \u200cand cooperation\u200d in defense technology. The\u2064 relationship aims to \u2062bring peace and prosperity to the Indo-Pacific region while addressing potential threats. Energy exports and japanese investment \u2063in U.S. sectors such as manufacturing will \u2063also be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/big-pharma-wants-to-put-an-end-to-vitamins-and-supplements\/\" title=\"Big Pharma Wants to Put an End to Vitamins and Supplements\">key talking points<\/a>. Lastly,\u2063 officials \u200breiterated Trump\u2019s \u2063commitment to \u2062North Korea&#8217;s denuclearization while maintaining alliances with Japan and South Korea.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump eyeing Japan&rsquo;s defense spending ahead of meeting with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uk-govt-lockdown-to-last-12-months-expect-repeated-vaccinations\/\" title=\"UK Govt: Lockdown to Last 12+ Months, Expect Repeated Vaccinations\">prime minister<\/a><\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1981725\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/news\/white-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">White House<\/a> declined to get ahead of discussions between President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Japanese<\/a> Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba about Japan&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/policy\/defense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">defense spending<\/a> as the two leaders prepare to meet for the first time for their respective administrations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>During his first presidency, Trump expressed concerns about Japan&rsquo;s defense spending as a percentage of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gdp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">gross domestic product<\/a>, particularly considering the U.S. has its <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">largest permanent overseas military presence<\/a> of 50,000 personnel stationed there.<\/p>\n<p>Negotiations regarding a new deal between the U.S. and Japan are poised to start next year, with Trump using the threats of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tariffs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">tariffs<\/a> before, for example, the United States&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mexico<\/a>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Canada<\/a> Agreement is reviewed in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think either of us want to get ahead of what may come out of the discussions,&rdquo; one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-to-release-revised-guidance-reducing-covid-19-quarantine-time-from-14-days-to-7-10\/\" title=\"CDC to release revised guidance reducing COVID-19 quarantine time from 14 days to 7-10\">senior administration official told<\/a> the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> on Friday. &ldquo;There&rsquo;ll be opportunities for both leaders to speak to you all a little bit later, but obviously there&rsquo;s a partnership that&rsquo;s long standing, and the president is committed to, always committed to the security of the United States and our allies.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>A second administration official underscored the U.S. and Japan&rsquo;s &ldquo;very, very long standing cooperative relationship&rdquo; and that there are conversations that go on &ldquo;constantly&rdquo; related to military facilities, weapons, deployment, and training.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They&rsquo;re always constantly being adjusted to ensure the strongest possible deployment of the alliance, the capabilities between the two of us, and the investment that both countries are making in our shared security,&rdquo; he said. <\/p>\n<p>Trump and Ishiba are expected to meet for a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office and a working lunch in the Cabinet Room Friday morning before answering reporters&rsquo; questions during a joint press conference in the East Room in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>During a background briefing with reporters earlier Friday, the first official previewed that it was time for &ldquo;a new age of U.S.-Japan relations to bring peace and prosperity to the Indo-Pacific,&rdquo; but that the two countries &ldquo;will continue to work together to ensure we deter threats in the region through our full range of military capabilities.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Today, you should expect President Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba to discuss realistic training exercises and increase our cooperation on defense equipment and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">technology<\/a>,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;They will also discuss foreign investment into the United States to create high-quality American jobs.<\/p>\n<p>The official added that Trump and Ishiba would discuss ways to improve U.S. and Japan<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cybersecurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> cybersecurity capabilities<\/a>, increase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">space<\/a> cooperation, and promote joint business opportunities to develop critical technologies, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">artificial intelligence<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/semiconductors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">semiconductors<\/a>, as well.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As President Trump aims to unleash American <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">energy<\/a> exports to the rest of the world, you should expect energy to play a large role in the discussions,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>The officials declined to &ldquo;get ahead&rdquo; of Trump and Ishiba with respect to tariffs after the president previewed last month the possibility of duties on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pharmaceutical-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">pharmaceuticals<\/a>, semiconductors, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/steel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">steel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There will be discussions,&rdquo; the second official said. &ldquo;We all know that President Trump pays a lot of attention to deficits as an indication of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/economy\/\">economic<\/a> fairness and strength of the relationship.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Although both Trump and former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Joe Biden<\/a> were opposed to Nippon Steel purchasing U.S. Steel, the second official said the president would welcome Japanese investment in the U.S., such as in the country&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">manufacturing<\/a> and energy sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The officials were additionally asked for an update on Trump&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/north-korea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">North Korea<\/a> policies, with the second official saying the president &ldquo;is committed to the complete denuclearization of North Korea.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;President Trump has voiced his openness to engaging with North Korea,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Obviously, it takes two to tango in those situations, but we will remain in lockstep with our partners, both Japan and South Korea, among others, as we move forward on that.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1981725\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1981725\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump focuses on Japan&#8217;s defense spending before meeting Ishiba<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2652,"featured_media":2400271,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/trump-3-scaled-1024x684.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[39550,50010,4461,3634,32076],"class_list":["post-2400270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-defense-spending","tag-ishiba","tag-japan","tag-trump","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/trump-3-scaled-1024x684.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2400270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2652"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2400270"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2400270\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2400274,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2400270\/revisions\/2400274"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2400271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2400270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2400270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2400270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}