US vs Japan: Energy Security or Ukraine?

US demands Japan cut off Russian energy! Will Japan sacrifice its energy security to support Ukraine? Treasury Secretary Bessent pressured Japan to halt Russian energy imports, aiming to cripple Moscow's war funding. But Japan relies on Russia for 8% of its LNG, a crucial energy source. Is Japan ready to comply, or will its energy needs outweigh US pressure? The US-Japan economic relationship and strategic investments were also discussed, but the energy standoff remains a key challenge.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.