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Trump threatens to cut US troops in Germany after Iran feud and defense spending fight
International
Published on 30 April 2026
A troop reduction threat ties to Iran talks and budgets
Donald Trump has threatened to reduce US troop presence in Germany, pointing to a dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The clash reportedly follows differing views on the war with Iran and its wider economic fallout. Merz has warned that the conflict could hurt global growth, while Trump has previously pushed Germany on defense spending—despite the US still operating major facilities there.
- Trump says US troop levels in Germany could be reduced
- The threat follows disagreements with Chancellor Friedrich Merz
- Iran conflict is tied to the dispute and broader economic fears
- Trump previously demanded higher German defense spending
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