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Japan PM asserts defence budget independence amid US nominee's push for higher spending

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U.S. President Donald Trump 's nominee for a top Pentagon policy role called for Tokyo to spend more to counter China .

Elbridge Colby, the Trump administration's nominee to become under secretary of defense for policy, said Japan should increase its spending.

In 2022 , Japan announced a $287.09 billion military build-up strategy over five years .

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