Donald Trump pulling US troops from Europe in blow to NATO allies: Report
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President also plans to ask for "financial contribution" for maintenance of remaining troops, European diplomatic source said.

President Donald Trump plans to pull about 20,000 U.S. troops from Europe, according to a leading Italian news agency.

A European diplomatic source told ANSA that Trump, who entered office on Monday for a second term, wants to reduce the American contingent in Europe by about 20 percent and plans to ask for a “financial contribution” for the maintenance of the remaining troops.

  • alvvayson@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    1 month ago

    As a European, I say fine and sure.

    But then we also withdraw from the Plaza accords.

    Ever since China has winded down their US debt holdings, we have picked up the tab and the EU countries are now the largest foreign holder of treasuries.

    Time to start selling.

    And also, we only buy from European defense firms, no more spending on American defense.