According to insiders, the Trump administration plans to inform NATO allies this week that the United States will reduce its military forces to assist European countries in major crises. The Pentagon has decided to reduce its commitments under the "NATO Force Model" framework and plans to announce its intentions at a meeting of defense policy leaders in Brussels on Friday. President Trump has made it clear that he hopes European countries will take on more security responsibilities. The specific details have not been disclosed, including the timeline for the transfer of responsibilities.