NATO works with US to assess US troop cut in Germany amid Trump‑Merkz spat
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 05:38 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
NATO announced cooperation with the United States to understand Washington’s decision to reduce its troop presence in Germany. The move follows President Donald Trump’s renewed criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who accused Iran of “humiliating” the United States in West Asia peace talks.
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