WASHINGTON -- Five months into President Donald Trump's second administration, the U.S. and its most important ally in the West Pacific, Japan, do not seem to be in sync.
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Ishiba's NATO snub reflects discord in US-Japan alliance
Abrupt and disjointed calls for increased defense spending puzzle Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visits the White House in February. Tokyo is getting inconsistent diplomatic messages from the U.S. regarding defense spending and other issues. © Reuters
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