How Trump’s call for Asia-Pacific allies to raise defence spending may backfire on US
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-07-30 08:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Pete Hegseth
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, China, Tax & Budget, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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The president hopes his demands will benefit the US defence industry but analysts believe local arms makers may be the main beneficiaries
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