Trump Ties U.S. Troop Levels in Europe to Greenland Deal
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Updated · ms.now · Jul 9
Trump Ties U.S. Troop Levels in Europe to Greenland Deal
3 articles · Updated · ms.now · Jul 9
Summary
Trump said future U.S. troop levels in Europe will "depend on Greenland," adding he could cut forces if allies do not deliver a "very good deal" on the Arctic island.
The threat came on his flight back from the NATO summit after he said he had not made a final decision on Europe deployments amid reports the administration is weighing changes.
At the summit, Trump revived his push for U.S. control of Greenland, saying NATO's refusal to hand it over had hurt his relationship with the alliance and claiming the U.S. "gave it back."
No details have emerged on the Greenland "framework" Trump said in January he had agreed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, despite a promised update within two weeks.
Any follow-through on reducing U.S. forces in Europe would strain ties with allies and could benefit Russia by weakening the American military presence on the continent.