USA. Donald Trump has not ruled out the reduction of US troops in Europe

US President Donald Trump admitted that he does not exclude the reduction of the number of American soldiers in Europe. He also stated that this could be the subject of commercial negotiations. “It would be nice to pack it all in one package for each country,” he said.

Donald Trump When asked if he had plans to reduce American troops in Europe, he replied that he could “do it”, but adding that “it depends”.

– We pay for the army in Europe, we do not receive too much reimbursement of costs, as from South Korea. So it would be one of the things to discuss, unrelated to trade, but I think we will make it part of these conversations, because it makes sense. It would be nice to pack it all in one package for each country – said the US president, referring to negotiations on customs duties.

Trump admitted that he made the decision to suspend higher duties for 90 days on Wednesday morning, and the regulation on this matter wrote with his economic advisers “from the heart”, without the participation of lawyers. He also noted with relief that European Union She abstained from immediately applying retaliation duties. The EU announced 25 % retaliation duties on Wednesday, but they were to enter into force in mid-April.

“I am glad that they abstained,” said Donald Trump, emphasizing that he cares not only about the good of America, but also the whole world.

“We want what is good for everyone”

– I think that as United States We are also obliged to look at the other side. We want what is good for everyone. I mean that America is in the first place, but we also want to make sure that there is a world where you can live and live happily – he added.

The US President also emphasized the need for a “quick” arms to suspend weapons in Ukraine, as well as the conclusion of an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program. As he announced, a meeting planned for Saturday will be the beginning of conversations, but “there is not much time”. He assured that he would not allow Iran for obtaining nuclear weapons.

HegeSeth: the only person who makes a decision is Trump

Boss Pentagon Pete HegeSeth emphasized on Wednesday that only President Trump would make decisions regarding the future of American troops in Europe.

“The only person who decides about the structure of American forces in Europe will be President Trump, the chief commander,” the Secretary of Defense of the US said to reporters while traveling to Panama.

He added that Washington would “continue ongoing discussions, also in the context of Ukrainian -Russian negotiations, about what the shape of our forces should be on the continent (European – ed.), That he would best suit American interests, and also ensure the division of costs in Europe.”