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Trump’s Talk of Pulling Troops From Germany Leaves Asian Allies Wondering If They’re Next

The president, angered over the refusal of Germany and Britain to join in the Iran war, may also want to scale back in Korea and Japan.

Soldiers from America’s 2nd Infantry Division participate in a river crossing exercise as part of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise at Yeoju-gun, South Korea, on August 27, 2025.
Soldiers from America’s 2nd Infantry Division participate in a river crossing exercise as part of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise at Yeoju-gun, South Korea, on August 27, 2025. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images