The Biden administration has turned to Japan repeatedly to bolster our national security, especially vis-a-vis China. But when it comes to allowing a Japanese company to acquire U.S. Steel, the administration seems to be conjuring up national security excuses to oppose it.
In response to Chinese aggression, the U.S. and Japan announced in April enhanced military cooperation between the two countries, including a joint command structure and a new missile-defense network.
President Joe Biden in April called it “the most significant upgrade in our alliance since it was first established” and a “new benchmark for our military cooperation.”
Biden and then-Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also announced deals for sensitive technology, including artificial intelligence, and the accelerated development and commercialization of nuclear fusion.
Overall, our two…
