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Germany to Cover U.S. Troops' Salaries Amid Shutdown

10/22/2025

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Germany will temporarily cover the salaries of 11,000 local employees of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The German Finance Ministry confirmed the unscheduled expenditure to pay October salaries.
The United States is expected to repay these costs as the shutdown enters its third week.
U.S. President Donald Trump previously ensured American troops would be paid during shutdowns.

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Germany will temporarily cover the salaries of 11,000 local employees of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The German Finance Ministry confirmed the unscheduled expenditure to pay October salaries.
The United States is expected to repay these costs as the shutdown enters its third week.
U.S. President Donald Trump previously ensured American troops would be paid during shutdowns.