Trump during his meeting with Merkel: I will discuss the issue of American forces in Germany.

During his meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House today, Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he would discuss the issue of the American forces in Germany, which number around 45,000 soldiers, pointing out the economic value they bring to Germany. Trump added: "There are a lot of soldiers there, around 45,000 soldiers, it's a large number of forces... This is good economic development. They are soldiers who earn high salaries and spend a lot of money in Germany. But the relationship with Germany is very important."