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Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board
The move would leave about 36,000 U.S. personnel in Germany, after Trump linked the drawdown to a public dispute with Friedrich Merz.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump told reporters he plans to cut "a lot further than 5,000" troops from Germany, exceeding the Pentagon's initial announcement of 5,000 personnel from the approximately 36,000 currently stationed there.
- The decision follows escalating tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, driven by Trump's anger over European allies' reluctance to engage in the Middle East conflict.
- European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the timing "comes as a surprise," while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged that "there needs to be a stronger European element in NATO."
- NATO spokesperson Allison Hart confirmed the alliance is "working with the U.S. to understand the details" of the decision, as Germany accelerates military buildup to prepare for potential future without American support.
- Trump announced plans to increase tariffs on European cars and trucks to 25% next week, accusing the European Union of failing to comply with trade agreements, a move threatening Germany's automobile sector.
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YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — European leaders said Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump's sudden decision to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany is just the latest sign that Europe needs to take more responsibility…
·Lancaster, United States
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European leaders say the timing of Trump's decision to pull troops from Germany came as a surprise
Asked about the American decision, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said: "I wouldn't exaggerate that because I think we are expecting that Europe is taking more charge of its own security.
·Washington, United States
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