Trump to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany
The United States military on Wednesday unveiled plans to withdraw about 12,000 troops from Germany, but said it will keep nearly half of them in Europe to address tension with Russia.Trump last month ordered the US military to remove 9,500 troops from Germany, cutting the number from 34,500 to 25,000.He also accused Germany of taking advantage of the US on trade. The White House has insisted the move would “enhance Russian deterrence, strengthen NATO, reassure Allies”.
5,400 troops of the 12,000 leaving Germany are expected to remain in other locations in Europe, including at NATO bases in Belgium and Italy. Some 6,400 forces will be based in the US but will rotate into Europe for temporary deployments without their families.
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