In recent times, however, there have been tensions between the United States and other NATO member nations regarding financial contributions to NATO.

In recent times, however, there have been tensions between the United States and other NATO member nations regarding financial contributions to NATO.
America is considering a defense pivot in Europe, which President Donald Trump claims to be in accordance to Russian threats and Germany’s failures to meet their NATO financial obligations. In January, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said America will begin this shift by withdrawing about twelve thousand of the thirty-six thousand American troops from Germany.