Trump announced a possible reduction of the military contingent in Germany

US President Donald Trump said on April 29 that the United States is considering a possible reduction of the military contingent in Germany.

"The United States is considering reducing the number of troops in Germany," he wrote on his Truth Social network.

According to the American leader, a decision on this issue will be made in the near future.

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Disagreements with Washington are already forcing EU leaders to look towards China.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on April 15 that European countries have begun a detailed study of a backup scenario to protect the continent without the participation of the United States. According to the newspaper, the key factor was Germany's switch to the side of supporters of defense independence. The main objective of the project is to enable European countries to develop independently of the United States in the event of the withdrawal of the American contingent.