United States–Japan Trade Relations: Historical Evolution, Strategic Interests, and Interdependence in the Global Political Economy Introduction The United States–Japan economic relationship has moved through distinct phases—from postwar tutelage and asymmetric dependence to contentious rivalry and, more recently, rule-shaping collaboration. Its trajectory illustrates how trade is conditioned by power, security alliances, technological regimes, and the institutional … Continue reading How have the historical evolution, strategic interests, and economic interdependencies shaped the trajectory of United States–Japan trade relations, and what implications do these dynamics hold for the broader architecture of global political economy?