US Considers Reducing Troops in Germany
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 03:48 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
The US government is considering reducing its troop presence in Germany amid escalating tensions between Washington and Berlin. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has maintained that the transatlantic partnership remains strong, differing from Donald Trump's view.
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