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UK's Burnham raises Argentina's Falklands measures with Trump
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke with President Trump about the Sea Lion oil project north of the Falklands. Downing Street said he raised the economic effects of Argentina's "coercive measures" on both countries. Argentina's foreign minister has defended a bill that toughens sanctions on firms working in Falklands oil.
Why it matters
Companies involved in Falklands oil, including US firms, could face Argentine sanctions.
Background
Britain governs the Falkland Islands, which Argentina claims and calls the Malvinas. The two countries fought a war over them in 1982.
Sources
- MercoPress ↗Oct 24, 4:32 AM ET
- Buenos Aires Times ↗Oct 23, 6:35 PM ET
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