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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.
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- Why it matters
- The US has historically backed British claims to the Falklands; a shift could alter the military balance in the South Atlantic and affect UK strategic planning in the region.
- Most affected
- UK defence and foreign policy planners — Must now account for potential US withdrawal of support for Falklands position
- Likely next
- Whether the Trump administration clarifies what 'reviewing' means and whether it issues a formal statement on Falklands policy.
Also reported by: The Independent, The Straits Times, Buenos Aires Times, Daily Express, National Post, The Guardian