Treaties with more than 30 countries help bring stability to the most economically and politically important regions for the United States. countries European Union $699 billion China $599 billion Japan $194 billion S. Korea $115 billion Philippines AustraliaMore than 210,000 American military personnel are deployed overseas. Keeping Europe peaceful and unified has been a top United States priority since World War II. Japan China The U.S. operates from bases in the Philippines, but the size of the forces is unclear. Includes $1.2 trillion in trade with the United States →Philippines and Australia promise to defend the United StatesPersian GulfIn the Middle East, the United States wants to maintain access to oil and gas, and partners against terrorism and Iran.

Source: New York Times January 17, 2017 00:12 UTC