It is unclear, however, whether a reduction in American forces might lead to some reconsideration by NATO allies as well.

然而，美方削减驻军这一举措是否会约盟国对阿富汗战争的看法目前尚不楚。

The new defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, suggested that he and the German foreign minister would discuss reconsideration of the withdrawal plan, Austin's chief spokesman said.

美国新任国防部长劳埃德·的首席发言人表示，建议将和德国外交大臣讨论重新考虑撤军计划。