A Japanese foreign ministry official, who asked not to be named, told Reuters on Saturday that Japan and the U.S. have never discussed 3.5% or 5% targets for defense spending. The official also said he had no information about the FT report.

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[–] 14 points 1 year ago

Be strong and wise, Japan. The US is no longer anyone's ally.

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  • [–] 13 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    All nations should take this approach. When the U.S. acts like an ass, respond with "Fuck it. I'm out." Let Trump come crawling to them.

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  • [–] 21 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Japan seems to be one of the few countries that stands up to the Orange Toddler administration.

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    [–] 17 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Fuck 'em, it's obvious they wouldn't do anything to help as allies - why do what they want?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Why would Japan want to speak with an enemy country about their defences? Of course they backed out.

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