U.S. Forces stationed in Japan Expenses demanding increased burden from Japan U.S. government official Jan. 25, 10:03
Regarding the negotiations between the United States and Japan over the burden of the U.S. military in Japan, the U.S. government officials are urging Japan to increase the burden of defense spending, keeping in mind that China is increasing its military capabilities. Showed.
Regarding the Japanese side's burden on the US military in Japan, the so-called "caring budget," the Trump administration has indicated that it will seek further burdens in future negotiations with the Japanese government.
`` President Trump has clearly argued that allies, including Japan, should close the gap in defense spending with the United States, '' U.S. Secretary of State U.S.A. "
He said, "If you look at the negotiations with South Korea, you can see it. You should think twice that the security situation in the region has changed and the capabilities of allies have improved compared to five or ten years ago." In view of the increasing power, he has indicated that Japan is urging it to increase its burden.
At the press conference on Tuesday, Assistant Secretary of State Napper, who is in charge of Japan and South Korea at the State Department, reiterated President Trump's desire to increase the burden on his allies. And do so with respect. "He said he did not want to increase friction.
He added, "The United States values its obligations under the treaty with Japan and South Korea." He emphasized that he had not considered any withdrawal of the U.S. military.