Trump says he is weighing reducing US troop presence in Germany after Iran feud with Merz
US President Donald Trump announced he is considering reducing American troop levels in Germany, following criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the US-Iran conflict and its economic fallout. Merz had expressed concerns about the war's impact, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while maintaining that his relationship with Trump remains positive. This is not the first time Trump has threatened to withdraw troops from Germany, having previously attempted a drawdown in 2020 over NATO defense spending disputes.
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