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U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Germany Targets 5,000 Reduction

President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will significantly reduce troop numbers in Germany, aiming for a larger reduction than the initially planned 5,000 troops. The Pentagon indicated a timeline for this withdrawal of six to twelve months. This decision, which faces bipartisan criticism in Washington, reflects ongoing tensions with European allies regarding defense responsibilities and trade agreements. Currently, there are approximately 36,000 American service members stationed in Germany, meaning the pullout would represent about 14% of the total.