TOKYO -- Japan's defense budget will rise to nearly 2% of the economy this fiscal year, but the government is likely to face pressure from the Trump administration to expand spending further despite the bump.
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Japan's defense budget nears 2% of GDP as Trump pressure looms
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Japan's defense spending for fiscal 2025 will total roughly $70 billion. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
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