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Trump May Pull Troops From Germany. That Isn’t as Scary as It Once Was.

NY Times · Apr 30, 2026, 12:49 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Germany has hugely increased its military spending, aiming to be less dependent on Washington. Its support for U.S. attacks on Iran may also give it leverage.

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Trump May Pull Troops From Germany. That Isn’t as Scary as It Once Was.

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