The United States will begin discussions with European allies to reduce U.S. troops in Europe later this year, U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on Friday. […]
”It’s more than 30 years of U.S. desire (to reduce troops in Europe), President Trump just said, enough, this is going to happen and it’s going to happen now, this is going to be orderly, but we are not going to have any more patience for foot dragging in this situation. […] We just need to work through the practical consequences”, Whitaker said. Läs artikel
Whitaker said U.S. is not withdrawing: ”The United States is going to remain in this alliance, and we are going to be a great friend an a great ally”.
He warned the European Union against restricting non-EU companies from European defence purchases, saying this would undermine NATO interoperability, slow Europe’s rearming, raise costs and stifle innovation. Läs artikel