World & BusinessJapan's Takaichi reportedly grows cautious about setting a GDP-based defense spending target
Nikkei Asia reports that Tokyo sees reaching the defense spending level sought by Trump—3.5% of GDP—as unlikely in five years.
TLDR
In a report shared September 23, 2026, Nikkei Asia says Japan's Takaichi is growing cautious about setting a defense spending target tied to GDP. The outlet reports that Tokyo considers the 3.5%-of-GDP level sought by Trump unlikely in five years.
Japan's Takaichi reportedly grows cautious about setting a GDP-based defense spending target
Nikkei Asia reports that Tokyo sees reaching the defense spending level sought by Trump—3.5% of GDP—as unlikely in five years.
TLDR
In a report shared September 23, 2026, Nikkei Asia says Japan's Takaichi is growing cautious about setting a defense spending target tied to GDP. The outlet reports that Tokyo considers the 3.5%-of-GDP level sought by Trump unlikely in five years.