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news Scmp World 2026-07-29

Trump's defense spending demands may backfire on US in Asia-Pacific

Donald Trump's call for Asia-Pacific allies to increase defense spending raises doubts about US commitment. This could lead allies to develop their own industries, potentially weakening US global arms dominance.

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