Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review - BBC News

The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".

Image source, ReutersByRichard WheelerPolitical reporterPublished2 hours agoDonald Trump has said the United States' position on the Falkland Islands is "one of many" under review, as he pressed the UK to increase military spending.

The US president said the UK has "got some problems, but they'll get solved" when asked about defence funding as a follow-up question to his response on the Falklands.

It comes after The Daily Telegraph reported, external US defence officials were drawing up proposals to incentivise Nato allies to meet their spending pledges, with a threat to oppose UK sovereignty over the Falklands among the possible options.

The UK government responded by saying Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".

A spokesperson added: "The islanders have repeatedly expressed their wish to remain a British overseas territory and our commitment to them is unwavering."