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Japan cancels bilateral security meeting amid US defence demands

Tokyo resists US push to boost military spending to 3.5 % of GDP

21 June 2025 · 22:56 UTC

Japan has called off a planned high‑level security meeting with the United States after Washington allegedly pressed Tokyo to elevate defence spending to 3.5 percent of GDP—up from the previous target of 3 percent—with Tokyo denying that such figures were ever on the table amid rising alliance tensions and upcoming elections.