The US Ally That Figured Out China’s Gameplan Long Before Washington
The article discusses the deep economic ties between the U.S. and Japan, emphasizing that these relationships extend beyond military alliances. It highlights Japan's understanding of China's strategic economic competition and the vulnerabilities in supply chains that run through Beijing. The authors argue that Japan's sophisticated agricultural and technological sectors provide significant benefits to American producers and contribute to a stable economic partnership.
- ▪The U.S.-Japan alliance encompasses significant economic dimensions that are often overlooked.
- ▪Japan recognized China's economic leverage as a weapon before many American policymakers did.
- ▪Japan is a major market for U.S. agricultural products and invests heavily in various sectors within the United States.
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Big Tent Ideas The US Ally That Figured Out China’s Gameplan Long Before Washington OPINION Alex Wong/Getty Images James Carter And Jacob Choe Contributor May 30, 2026 7:41 PM ET May 30, 2026 7:41 PM ET James Carter And Jacob Choe Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Washington has spent decades talking about the U.S.-Japan alliance in military terms. Carrier groups. Missile defense. Deterrence. Those things matter enormously.
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