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news Project Syndicate 2026-06-04

Trump's Asia Call for Military Spending Risks Regional Unity and Growth

The Trump administration's demand for US allies in the Indo-Pacific to increase military spending to 3.5% of GDP could jeopardize economic growth and regional stability. This could push Southeast Asian nations closer to China's influence.

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