US military begins Japan seafood purchases to counter China ban

The United Nations' nuclear watchdog vouched for the safety of the water release, and G7 trade ministers called for an end to Japanese food bans. The U.S. aims to establish a long-term contract with Japanese fisheries and co-ops to support the targeted industry and counter China's economic coercion. The first purchase comprises scallops, with plans to expand to various types of seafood, marking the first time the U.S. military has bought local seafood in Japan.