Germany calls US key Nato partner amid tensions

Germany calls US key Nato partner amid tensions German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the United States remains Germany’s “most important partner in the North Atlantic Alliance”, in a post on X, as Germany seeks to ease tensions following plans to withdraw US troops. His remarks come after Washington announced a reduction of about 5,000 troops from Germany. The move, ordered by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been seen as a response to disagreements over the war involving Iran.