US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: United States

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US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz

The US Department of Defense plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. This decision follows Trump's criticism of Merz, who suggested the US had been 'humiliated' by Iranian negotiators. The withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to twelve months.

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