U.S. weighs 'reduction' of troops in Germany as Trump's feud with Berlin deepens
The U.S. is considering reducing its military troop presence in Germany, President Donald Trump announced, amid escalating tensions with Berlin over Iran policy. With over 36,000 U.S. troops currently stationed in Germany, any withdrawal would impact NATO's strategic posture in Europe. Analysts warn such a move could complicate military logistics and weaken U.S. influence in the region.
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The U.S. is considering reducing the number of troops it has stationed in Germany, President Donald Trump said Thursday, amid a growing dispute with Berlin over the Iran war."The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time," Trump posted on social media platform Truth Social overnight Thursday.The U.S. had just over 36,000 active-duty military personnel across 20 bases in Germany as of December 2025, according to data from the U.S. Defense Manpower Data Center, representing the largest such contingent in Europe. Many troops and their families are based at Ramstein Air Base, which serves as a major transportation hub and command center for U.S.
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