German government calls redeployment of 5,000 troops ‘anticipated’ and reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence ‘We love our Americans’: the German town rocked by Trump’s plan to withdraw US troops Nato is seeking to “understand the details” of a US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a redeployment ordered by Donald Trump amid a feud with the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz. The German government sought to play down the severity of Trump’s move, describing it as “anticipated”, and a reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence. The US withdrawal, which the Pentagon said would take place over the next six to 12 months , comes after criticism from Merz over Trump’s war with Iran and his handling of subsequent talks with Tehran. Continue reading...