Allies Plan Defense Without U.S. as Trump Demands Cash

Leaders of Japan and Canada are urgently discussing how to cooperate on their own defense. This comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump pressures allies to pay more for American military protection. Trump has recently suggested the U.S. might not defend allies who do not meet spending targets. This statement forces major American partners to consider new plans. Japan and Canada are now creating a unified strategy. They aim to strengthen their own defense ties independently of the United States. This topic is now a live and active discussion between the two nations. The talks focus on practical military cooperation and shared security goals. The goal is to ensure stability even if the U.S. commitment becomes uncertain.