The treaty's eventual erosion came after several years of practical effect. Japanese limits may have helped the national economy even though a powerful domestic faction rejected them. Japan later lied openly about displacement and moved away from compliance as the agreement neared its end. For a substantial part of the 1930-1936 period, however, governments continued to plan within the treaty framework and generally observed its restrictions. The agreement delayed and redirected naval competition for a measurable span of time.
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The treaty held before late erosion
Despite Japanese opposition and later false displacement claims, the treaty restrained naval decisions for several years.