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US Troop Withdrawal Sparks European Defense Fears

6/26/2025

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European diplomats are on edge as the prospect of US troop withdrawal looms. Trump's unsettling threats to abandon NATO allies shatter previous reassurances. With 84,000 American service members stationed in Europe, experts caution that the logistical nightmare of replacing this support could cost Europe over $1 trillion, igniting fears of weakened defense.

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European diplomats are on edge as the prospect of US troop withdrawal looms. Trump's unsettling threats to abandon NATO allies shatter previous reassurances. With 84,000 American service members stationed in Europe, experts caution that the logistical nightmare of replacing this support could cost Europe over $1 trillion, igniting fears of weakened defense.