U.S. allies in Indo-Pacific tremble at prospect of Trump return

Middle powers Japan, Philippines and Australia explore security cooperation

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Canberra on Feb. 29. The two countries are enhancing security cooperation. (AAP via Reuters)

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

TOKYO -- The U.S. presidential election is still eight months away but Western countries are trembling at the prospect of Donald Trump's return to power.

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