Donald Trump takes soldiers out of Germany

5. May 2026, 10:30

Donald Trump is the US president. He is angry at Germany. He removes many soldiers from Germany. More than 5,000 soldiers leave. Trump punishes Germany for criticism of the Iran war.

Near Iran there is much trouble. The place is called Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatens Iran with destruction. Iran must not attack ships. The USA sends many warships there. The USA sends 15,000 soldiers there.

Trump scolds the EU. He wants new customs on cars from Germany. A custom is a tax on goods. He dislikes many rules in Europe. This includes rules for climate protection.

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Definitions

Customs: A custom is a tax. You pay it for goods from abroad. Products become more expensive.
EU: The EU is the European Union. Many countries in Europe work together.

People

Donald Trump: Donald Trump is a politician from the USA. He is the president of the USA.

Locations

Germany: Germany is a country in Europe. Many US soldiers live here.
Strait of Hormuz: This is a very important water way in the sea.
Iran: Iran is a country in the Middle East. There is a dispute with the USA.

Sources

DER SPIEGEL 5. May 2026, 05:28

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Die Presse 5. May 2026, 06:22

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derStandard.at 5. May 2026, 07:05

Warum macht Europa Donald Trump so zornig?

DIE ZEIT 5. May 2026, 07:35

Donald Trump: Der Irankrieg schwächt die USA – und ihre Verbündeten