https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=47539 Japanese prime minister's last-minute withdrawal from a NATO summit signals a strain in the Japan-US security relationship, replacing the prime minister with the foreign minister for summit representation. The rupture stems from punitive US tariff measures and US demands on defence spending and military alignment; Japan seeks full tariff exemptions, has not offered unconditional support for recent US military strikes, and emphasises adherence to international law. Consequently, Japan is diversifying security ties with NATO, regional partners and other global actors while domestic political pressures constrain concessions to the US. en-us Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:46:03 +0530 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:46:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=47539 Japanese prime minister's last-minute withdrawal from a NATO summit signals a strain in the Japan-US security relationship, replacing the prime minister with the foreign minister for summit representation. The rupture stems from punitive US tariff measures and US demands on defence spending and military alignment; Japan seeks full tariff exemptions, has not offered unconditional support for recent US military strikes, and emphasises adherence to international law. Consequently, Japan is diversifying security ties with NATO, regional partners and other global actors while domestic political pressures constrain concessions to the US. News - Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:46:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=47539