Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth concluded his first official visit to Asia, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to strengthening military alliances with Japan. He met with Japan's defense minister to discuss enhancing security cooperation, including a new joint U.S.-Japan military command and increased military exercises in response to China's assertiveness, particularly regarding Taiwan. Hegseth's trip also aimed to ease concerns from allies in light of recent U.S. foreign policy moves that may appear to weaken traditional alliances, particularly in the wake of the situation in Europe.
America first does not mean America alone. America and Japan stand firmly together in the face of aggressive and coercive actions by the communist Chinese.
The Trump administration would abide by promises to increase security cooperation, including speeding up a plan for a new U.S.-Japan military command in Tokyo.
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