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Trump’s call to reduce US troops in Germany shocks Pentagon - Politico

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**SUMMARY:** Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany amid a spat with Chancellor Merkel over Iran, which shocks the Pentagon. **WHY IT MATTERS:** This news highlights the potential shift in U.S. troop deployments and the diplomatic tensions between the United States and Germany, potentially affecting global power dynamics and

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