Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Trump Says US-UK Ties Improved Under Andy Burnham
US President Donald Trump met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in New York.
Trump said the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is better than it was under the previous prime minister.
They talked about Rolls-Royce, energy and immigration.
Burnham also discussed the Falkland Islands with Trump.
The United Kingdom controls the islands, but Argentina says they should belong to Argentina.
Trump had previously said the United States was reviewing its position on the islands.
Trump also met Japan's prime minister and praised her leadership.
The meetings took place during the United Nations General Assembly.
Donald Trump said US-UK relations are stronger now under Prime Minister Andy Burnham than under former Prime Minister Kier Starmer.
Trump said discussions with Burnham covered Rolls-Royce, energy and immigration.
Burnham raised the Falkland Islands dispute and reaffirmed the UK's position on the British-held territory.
The dispute resurfated after Argentine President Javier Milei said conditions favored Argentina's claim to the islands.
Trump also met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the UN General Assembly session in New York.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Argentine President Javier Milei were named.
- What
- Trump said US-UK relations had improved, while Burnham raised the Falkland Islands dispute; Trump also met Takaichi.
- When
- The meetings took place on Tuesday during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly; the high-level debate is scheduled for September 22-26 and September 28.
- Where
- New York.
- Why
- The leaders met for bilateral discussions during the UN General Assembly, including talks on trade-related matters, energy, immigration and the Falkland Islands.
United Kingdom's Position
Argentina's Position
Sovereignty over the Falkland Islands
United Kingdom's Position
Andy Burnham reaffirmed the United Kingdom's stance on the British-held islands and said the country would remain firm against threats concerning the territory.
Argentina's Position
Javier Milei said the “winds of change” favored Argentina's claim to the self-governing overseas territory.
United States position
United Kingdom's Position
Trump said the United States was reviewing its position on the Falkland Islands, according to the report.
Argentina's Position
The report does not state a final US decision supporting Argentina's claim or the United Kingdom's position.
- US president
- Donald Trump
- UK prime minister
- Andy Burnham
- Discussion topics
- Rolls-Royce, energy and immigration
- Disputed territory
- The Falkland Islands
- Other bilateral meeting
- Trump met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
- UN session
- The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly
- Session theme
- “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All”