Donald Trump says US is 'reviewing' Falkland Islands support for UK

It comes as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Andy Burnham's Government to increase defence spending into NATO.

Trump is reconsidering US support for Britain's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands in a move likely to strain the UK-US 'special relatonship'.

US President Donald Trump said Monday that the US is reviewing its position on the Falkland Islands, after reports that Washington threatened to oppose Britain's sovereignty if it does not increase defense spending. The proposal concerning the South Atlantic archipelago, over which Britain and Argentina went to war in

US President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States may reconsider its position on supporting the United Kingdom’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.

The proposal concerning the Falklands was among measures reportedly being drawn up by the Pentagon to incentivize NATO allies to meet spending pledges

Donald Trump suggests Washington is reviewing its position on Malvinas; Comment tied to reports US is seeking increase in Britain's defence spending. Leer más

Donald Trump’s comments come after a report suggesting the US was considering an ultimatium on Britain’s sovereignty of the islands if it did not increase defence spending

Donald Trump now reviewing US position on Falkland Islands  GB News

Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributions Donald Trump has suggested he is reconsidering US support for Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, in a move likely to strain the “special relationship” between Washington and London. “I always revi

Trump says US position on Falkland Islands is under review  The Times

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is reviewing its position on the Falkland Islands, after reports that Washington threatened to oppose Britain's sovereignty if it does not increase defense spending.Trump says US reviewing position on Falkland IslandsThe proposal concerning the South Atlantic ar

Trump did not signal if the review would change the United States' position on sovereignty, which has generally avoided taking sides since 1982.

Trump says he is reviewing US position on Falkland Islands  Reuters

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 - U.S. President Donald Trump said he was reviewing the United States' position on the Falkland Islands, the remote British-ruled archipelago in the South Atlantic.

'They are and will remain British': Government insists Falklands will remain UK overseas territory amid US threats to withdraw support  lbc.co.uk

The government says its support for the Falkland Islands is "unwavering" amid reports that the US may oppose British sovereignty over the territory.