Trump considers using Falkland Islands support as leverage to get U.K. to increase defence spending

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

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

'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.

THE United States has reportedly discussed using its position on the Falkland Islands as leverage to pressure the UK into increasing defence spending