Japanese invasion of French Indochina

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The Japanese invasion of French Indochina was a short undeclared military confrontation between Japan and Vichy France in northern French Indochina.

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Restricted trade during expansion
US export controls restricted trade with Japan as its expansion into French Indochina deepened tensions between the two countries.
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Supported southern expansion
Tojo supported Japan’s expansion into Southeast Asia, of which the occupation of French Indochina was a part.
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Intensified US sanctions
Japan’s occupation of French Indochina intensified the diplomatic and economic confrontation with the United States before Pearl Harbor.
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