Trump’s Germany Drawdown Questioned by Allies in US and NATO (1)

A new US drawdown of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year prompted strong questions from both NATO allies and Republicans in Congress.

A NATO spokesperson said the defense alliance is looking for details on the US effort, which was announced Friday, adding that Washington’s move underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in its own defense.

The alliance remains confident of its ability to provide for deterrence and defense as a shift toward a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO continues, the spokesperson said. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Saturday the trans-Atlantic alliance ...