Problems Between the USA and NATO

May 8, 2026, 17:09
CanadaPolitics

Introduction

The USA and NATO are having problems. The USA is taking soldiers out of Germany. The leaders of these countries are angry and do not speak well.

Main Body

The USA has a new plan. President Trump wants to change how the USA helps Europe. The USA moved 5,000 soldiers away from Germany. They also stopped sending some missiles. Other countries are worried. The UK and France do not want to follow the USA in some sea areas. Canada wants to work more with Europe. They do not trust the USA now. Germany has big problems. Many people do not like the leader, Friedrich Merz. A new political group called AfD is becoming popular. Germany is also poor because it has no cheap energy from Russia.

Conclusion

European countries now need to buy their own weapons. They need more time to be strong without the USA.

Learning

The 'Action' Pattern

In this text, we see how to describe what people and countries are doing right now. Look at these two ways to talk about actions:

1. Things happening NOW (The -ing form)

  • The USA is taking...
  • AfD is becoming...

→ Rule: Use am/is/are + word with -ing for things that are changing or happening at this moment.

2. Simple Facts (The base form)

  • The USA has a new plan.
  • Canada wants to work...

→ Rule: Use the simple word for things that are generally true or planned.

Quick Word Swap

If you want to describe a country, use these simple 'state' words from the text:

  • Angry (Feeling bad/mad) →\rightarrow The leaders are angry.
  • Worried (Feeling nervous) →\rightarrow Other countries are worried.
  • Poor (No money/resources) →\rightarrow Germany is also poor.

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
a person who leads or commands
Example:The leader gave a speech to the soldiers.
soldiers (n.)
men or women who fight for a country
Example:The soldiers marched in line.
plan (n.)
an idea or scheme for doing something
Example:The new plan will reduce costs.
change (v.)
to make something different
Example:We need to change the schedule.
help (v.)
to give assistance or support
Example:I will help you with your homework.
moved (v.)
to go from one place to another
Example:The army moved to a new base.
stopped (v.)
to cease doing something
Example:He stopped smoking last year.
worried (adj.)
feeling anxious or concerned
Example:She was worried about the test.
trust (v.)
to believe in someone's honesty
Example:I trust my best friend.
group (n.)
a number of people or things together
Example:The group met at the park.
popular (adj.)
liked by many people
Example:The new movie is very popular.
energy (n.)
power or strength used for work
Example:Solar energy can power homes.