Trump threatens to reduce troop numbers in Germany amid growing row with Nato allies
Donald Trump has announced his administration is considering reducing the number of US troops in Germany, escalating tensions with NATO allies amid criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over US negotiations with Iran. Merz accused the Trump team of being outmaneuvered in efforts to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a sharp rebuke from the US president. The potential troop reduction raises concerns in Europe, though a full US withdrawal from NATO remains unlikely due to legal constraints.
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Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw some US troops from Germany amid an ongoing row with Nato allies. Photograph: Alexandra Beier/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDonald Trump has threatened to withdraw some US troops from Germany amid an ongoing row with Nato allies. Photograph: Alexandra Beier/Getty ImagesGermanyTrump threatens to reduce troop numbers in Germany amid growing row with Nato alliesUS president’s threat comes after Germany’s Friedrich Merz suggests Trump team is being outplayed in its negotiations with IranJonathan YerushalmyWed 29 Apr 2026 19.36 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Apr 2026 19.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US may reduce its number of troops deployed in Germany, Donald Trump has announced, days after the country’s chancellor said America was…
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