Defense ministers from Canada, Japan and Australia are discussing military cooperation without U.S. involvement as President Trump pressures allies to increase defense spending. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Tokyo Friday for meetings with Japanese officials, continuing a diplomatic tour that included stops in India and Australia.

Carney's meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba focused on strengthening bilateral defense ties and exploring joint military capabilities. The discussions come as Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO allies for inadequate defense budgets and threatened to reduce American military commitments.

The trilateral talks signal a potential shift in regional security arrangements as Western allies seek to diversify their defense partnerships. Australia's participation in the discussions suggests a coordinated approach among Pacific democracies to maintain military readiness amid changing U.S. foreign policy priorities.