Trump's withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany marks turning point in relations between the two countries
- Posted on May 2, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Trump's withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany marks turning point in relations between the two countries
The news came as a shock in Germany, where around 40,000 Americans are stationed: a strategic and symbolic military presence that has held since the postwar era. The withdrawn troops are due to leave in the next six to 12 months.