Log In Sign Up
News Wire / politics

US To Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany

developing RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong Landstuhl 10d10d Impact 10

The United States plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 military personnel from Germany. The US is also reportedly considering raising tariffs on automobiles from the European Union, deviating from existing agreements. Additionally, the US intends to raise tariffs on EU automobiles, deviating from existing EU treaties. This move follows threats from President Trump to reduce American forces and appears to be a rebuke to the NATO ally. The withdrawal was originally scheduled for late March but was rescheduled to allow the US to focus on the Middle East conflict. Before the fall of the Berlin Wall, US troop numbers in the country reached 250,000. Following the Cold War, numbers declined significantly, reaching 72,400 in 2006. Reuters reports the operation is expected to take 12 months to complete.

The United States plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 military personnel from Germany. The US is also reportedly considering raising tariffs on automobiles from the European Union, deviating from existing agreements. Additionally, the US intends to raise tariffs on EU automobiles, deviating from existing EU treaties. This move follows threats from President Trump to reduce American forces and appears to be a rebuke to the NATO ally. The withdrawal was originally scheduled for late March but was rescheduled to allow the US to focus on the Middle East conflict. Before the fall of the Berlin Wall, US troop numbers in the country reached 250,000. Following the Cold War, numbers declined significantly, reaching 72,400 in 2006. Reuters reports the operation is expected to take 12 months to complete. The US is moving to remove forces in accordance with the decades-old war powers resolution which mandates the removal of US forces. The Pentagon announced on Friday that the United States will withdraw thousands of soldiers stationed in Germany over the coming months. This move occurs amid cooled relations between the two nations following criticisms from Chancellor Frédéric Merth regarding U.S. The withdrawal follows previous statements by Donald Trump regarding military presence in Europe.

Topics

US military Germany troop withdrawal

Developing

  1. 862d Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore.
  2. 862d Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
  3. 862d Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est.
  4. 862d Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium.

Sources · 7 independent

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“德國撤出大約5,000名美軍人員... 預計撤軍將在未來6至12個月內完成”

WTOP Washington DC

“The Pentagon is planning to withdraw about 5,000 of the 36,000 American forces from Germany.”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“官員表示部分撤離歐洲的美軍部隊可能會先返回美國 隨後再重新部署至海外 五角大樓首席發言人柏內爾表示 預計撤軍將在未來6至12個月內完成”

BBC World Service

“The US Defense Secretary Pete Hexeth has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000.”

BBC Radio 4

“the Pentagon has confirmed that a reduction enforces will take place with 5,000”

Groot Nieuws Radio

“Amerika gaat 5000 soldaten terughalen uit Duitsland.”

RTL 102.5

“Il Pentagon invece prevede di ritirare i 5.000 soldati americani dalla Germania, quale mossa di malcontento di Trump, per il livello di assistenza offerto dagli alleati europei sull'Iran.”

WBUR Boston

“The Pentagon says the move follows a thorough review of US forces in Europe. Around 35,000 American troops are currently based in Germany.”

WBUR Boston

“The Pentagon says the move follows a thorough review of US forces in Europe. The drawdown is slated to take place over the next 6 to 12 months.”

WTOP Washington DC

“Congress was notified of that decision and senior defense officials told us that it would bring levels back to what they were before 2022 when the invasion of Ukraine began.”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“美國傳媒報導 五國大樓官員認為 撤軍計劃表明特朗普對歐洲盟友 在對伊朗戰士中提供的協助感到不滿”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“Germany withdraw approximately 5,000 US military personnel. Pentagon spokesperson Carnes said the withdrawal is expected to be completed within the next 6 to 12 months.”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“Pentagon spokesperson Carnes said the withdrawal is expected to be completed within the next 6 to 12 months.”

Radio Veronica NL

“Amerika gaat 5000 soldaten terughalen uit Duitsland. President Trump en bondscancelier Merz liggen met elkaar over hoop...omdat Duitsland niet wil meewerken aan de oorlog in Iran.”

BBC Radio 4

“Pentagon has confirmed that a reduction enforces will take place with 5,000”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“this comes as the U.S. and German leaders disagree.”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“五角大樓首席發言人柏內爾表示 預計撤軍將在未來6至12個月內完成 美方官員同時表示 撤軍行動不影響受傷美軍人員 來運送至位於德國的蘭斯圖爾地區醫療中”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“撤軍行動不影響受傷美軍人員 來運送至位於德國的蘭斯圖爾地區醫療中”

WLS-AM 890 Chicago

“The Pentagon says the U.S. will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.”

KIRO FM Seattle

“The Pentagon. to withdraw about 5,000 of the 36,000 American forces from Germany. National Security reporter Olivia Gazes says it signals President Trump's discontent”

Radio Veronica NL

“Amerika gaat 5000 soldaten terughalen uit Duitsland. President Trump en bondskanselier Merz liggen met elkaar over hoop...omdat Duitsland niet wil meewerken aan de oorlog in Iran.”

BBC World Service

“The US Defense Secretary Pete Hexeth has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000. Germany... the Pentagon has confirmed that a reduction in forces will take place, with 5,000 of the roughly 36,000 US troops in Germany set to leave over the next six to twelve months.”

KIRO FM Seattle

“to withdraw about 5,000 of the 36,000 American forces from Germany. National Security reporter Olivia Gazes says it signals President Trump's discontent”

KIRO FM Seattle

“it would bring levels back to what they were before 2022 when the invasion.”

WNYC 93.9 FM

“The Pentagon says the move follows a thorough review of U.S. forces in Europe. Around 35,000 American troops are currently based in Germany... The drawdown is slated to take place over the next six to twelve months.”

Skai 100.3

“Οι νομμένες πολιτείες θα αποσύρουν πέντε χιλιάβες τρατιωτικούς από τη Γερμανία εντοσέξιος 12 μηνών”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“The drawdown is slated to take place over the next six to twelve months. The Pentagon gave no information on where the troops might be sent. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this week that, quote, the Americans clearly have no strategy for ending the war in Iran.”

Unlock the full story

Get a Pro subscription or above to see the live story progression and the full list of independent sources confirming each event as they happen.

Log in to upgrade