From Nikkei Asia · · 40s
US Pushes Japan to Triple Troop Budget
US demands Japan nearly triple military support spending for American troops by year-end.
In brief
US demands Japan nearly triple military support spending for American troops by year-end. US wants Japan to increase host-nation budget for US troops by 3 trillion yen ($18.8 billion) over five years, almost tripling current spending. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
US Request for Japan
The U.S. has asked the Japanese government to provide more than 3 trillion yen ($18.8 billion) over five years in talks on a new host-nation support budget covering American forces stationed in Japan.
Budget Increase
This amount is almost triple the current spending level for hosting american troops in japan.
Timeline
Allies aim to reach a new 5-year deal by year-end for the increased military support budget.
What to remember
US wants Japan to increase host-nation budget for US troops by 3 trillion yen ($18.8 billion) over five years, almost tripling current spending.
