Trump demands Japan and South Korea pay for nuclear umbrella

US president's obsession with money puts long-standing relationships at risk

20200131 Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Trump

During meetings with President Trump, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pointed out the Japan already covers more than 80% of the cost of hosting U.S. troops. (Nikkei Montage/ Source photo by Reuters and Shinya Sawai) 

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

TOKYO -- President Donald Trump believes security alliances with other countries are U.S. liabilities rather than assets.

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