US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering withdrawing American troops from Germany, a move his administration has weighed since taking office. Sources told The Telegraph that frustration with European allies remains “very real,” adding that countries not meeting higher defense spending thresholds should lose voting rights on NATO expenditures.
Currently, all NATO members allocate at least 2% of GDP to defense, but leaders are expected to outline plans to reach 5% at a summit in Ankara later this year. Trump has previously criticized NATO as a “paper tiger” and suggested withdrawal as an option, though not yet formally pursued.
Reports last year indicated Trump was considering pulling 35,000 active personnel from Germany, a step that could further strain US-Europe relations.
source: Newstimehub
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