Amid Trump spat with Merz, US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000

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Reports differ across sources; according to abcnews.com, uS to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next 6-12 months ByBEN FINLEY Associated Press May 1, 2026, 6:30 PM WASHINGTON -- The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next 6-12 months, the Pentagon said Friday.