US May Reduce Troops in Germany
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 19:46 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, following a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran. The US had more than 35,000 troops in Germany in 2024.
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