The Pentagon is considering a smaller reduction in the number of troops in Europe: The United States plans to strengthen NATO's eastern flank.
"The Trump administration will reduce the American department in Europe much less than the allies feared - instead of returning 25,000 soldiers, we are now talking about 5,000 of the 80 currently present. One of the reasons for revising the plans was the increase in defense spending by the European allies, which was positively evaluated in Washington. Additional limit on all risk requirements of Congress and drastic consultation of Congress.
The decision was also influenced by the Pentagon's understanding that US bases and forces in Europe are needed not only to contain Russia, but also for operations in the Middle East against the backdrop of the protracted war with Iran. The main reduction is likely to affect Germany, where the largest American force is stationed, while NATO's eastern flank is planned to be strengthened - countries bordering Russia are ready to shoulder some of the costs.