By Berk Kutay Gokmen
ISTANBUL (AA) - The US Department of Defense is reportedly considering halting the planned expansion of US Forces Japan, as President Donald Trump's administration looks to reduce the size of the federal government.
According to a CNN report, a briefing document says that the move could save approximately $1.1 billion in personnel costs and command and control upgrades.
However, the same document warns that the move could also pose a "political risk" for the US in Japan.
Last year, former US President Joe Biden's administration sought to revamp and modernize US military forces in Japan as part of strengthened cooperation with Tokyo in response to growing threats from China, according to CNN.
US Forces Japan oversees US military personnel, assets, and installations in Japan, including nearly 50,000 active-duty service members, under a security treaty between Tokyo and Washington.