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Japan braces for Trump demands on defense, yen ahead of US midterms

US president seeks quick diplomatic wins as Republicans try to keep control of Congress U.S. President Donald Trump may try to score diplomatic wins from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government. (Source photos by Nikkei) TOKYO — Japan is increasingly wary that Washington will intensify pressure on Tokyo on issues including host-country support for U.S. troops […]

By deepak · August 19, 2026 · 1 min read

US president seeks quick diplomatic wins as Republicans try to keep control of Congress

U.S. President Donald Trump may try to score diplomatic wins from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government. (Source photos by Nikkei)

TOKYO — Japan is increasingly wary that Washington will intensify pressure on Tokyo on issues including host-country support for U.S. troops and monetary policy ahead of U.S. midterm elections in November.

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