Bloomberg:
The Pentagon plans to reduce only about 5,000 people out of a total of almost 80,000 military forces in Europe; A figure that is far less than the 25,000 people NATO allies were initially worried about.
This change in attitude reflects the increase in the defense costs of European countries as well as Washington's dependence on bases located in Europe for the ongoing war against Iran.
The largest reduction in forces will involve Germany, while NATO's eastern flank may be strengthened.
"Pete Guest" is expected to present his latest recommendations to Trump on December 1.