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Jewish News 24 · Nov 13, 2026

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🇺🇸🇯🇵 REPORT: U.S. SEEKS TO NEARLY TRIPLE JAPAN'S PAYMENTS FOR HOSTING U.S. TROOPS: The Trump administration is reportedly asking Japan to pay about 3 trillion yen (roughly $19 billion) over five years starting in fiscal 2027 to support U.S. forces in Japan, Jiji Press reports, citing unnamed sources. The current five-year agreement totals about 1.06 trillion yen. Tokyo is reportedly considering around 1.5 trillion yen. Both governments aim to reach a deal by year's end, but talks are expected to be difficult.

🇺🇸🇯🇵 REPORT: U.S. SEEKS TO NEARLY TRIPLE JAPAN'S PAYMENTS FOR HOSTING U.S. TROOPS: The Trump administration is reportedly asking Japan to pay about 3 trillion yen (roughly $19 billion) over five years starting in fiscal 2027 to support U.S. forces in Japan, Jiji Press reports, citing unnamed sources. The current five-year agreement totals about 1.06 trillion yen. Tokyo is reportedly considering around 1.5 trillion yen. Both governments aim to reach a deal by year's end, but talks are expected to be difficult.

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