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UK's Healey Says U.S. 'absolutely Locked' Into NATO
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 10, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 10, 2026
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At the London Defence Conference on April 10, UK Defence Secretary John Healey stressed that the U.S. remains firmly committed to NATO, saying America is "absolutely locked in” — even amid reports that President Trump has discussed withdrawing some U.S. troops from Europe.
US Remains 'Absolutely Locked' into NATO, Says UK Defence Minister John Healey
UK Defence Minister Comments on US Commitment to NATO
Background and Recent Developments
LONDON, April 10 (Reuters) - British defence minister John Healey said on Friday that the United States is "absolutely locked" into NATO.
US Troop Presence in Europe
A Reuters report on Thursday said U.S. President Donald Trump had discussed the option of removing some U.S. troops from Europe.
Healey's Statement at London Defence Conference
"America is absolutely locked into, with benefits as well as massive contributions, to NATO. We have to do more. We are, and we will, on the European side," Healey said at the London Defence Conference.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by William James; writing by Muvija M)
Key Takeaways
- •John Healey affirmed that U.S. commitment to NATO remains “absolutely locked in,” underscoring continued American engagement despite speculation about troop drawdowns. (lemonde.fr)
- •Recent reports indicate the Pentagon has begun withdrawing about 200 U.S. personnel from NATO structures, signaling possible adjustments to America’s European presence. (lemonde.fr)
- •Healey and other NATO allies are urging Europeans to step up defence spending and readiness, ensuring a stronger, more united alliance even as the U.S. rebalances priorities. (standard.co.uk)
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Frequently Asked Questions about UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO
1What did UK Defence Minister John Healey say about the US and NATO?
John Healey said that America is 'absolutely locked' into NATO, highlighting its strong commitment to the alliance.
2Were there discussions about US troop removal from Europe?
Yes, a Reuters report mentioned that President Trump discussed possibly removing some US troops from Europe.
3What was emphasized about Europe’s role in NATO?
Healey noted that Europe needs to do more regarding its contributions to NATO, and that efforts are ongoing and will continue.
4Where did John Healey make these remarks?
He made the statements at the London Defence Conference.
