Following commitments to increase defence spending, Europe is cautiously optimistic for ‘no surprises’ as Trump reviews US military deployments
After keeping Donald Trump happy with a pledge to up defence spending at Nato’s summit, Europe is now bracing for a key decision from the US president on the future of American forces on the continent.
Washington is currently conducting a review of its military deployments worldwide – set to be unveiled in the coming months – and the expectation is it will lead to drawdowns in Europe.
That prospect is fraying the nerves of US allies, especially as fears swirl that Russia could look to attack a Nato country within the next few years if the war in Ukraine dies down.
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