# Burnham to meet Trump as UK-US tensions mount

> The PM faces a diplomatic minefield with disputes over Ukraine, Iran, the Falklands, and tech regulation on the table.
- Title: Burnham to meet Trump as UK-US tensions mount · Dailymail
- Summary: The PM faces a diplomatic minefield with disputes over Ukraine, Iran, the Falklands, and tech regulation on the table. Andy Burnham will meet Donald Trump in…
- Keywords: andy burnham, donald trump, new york, un general assembly, ukraine, iran war, falklands, northern ireland, uk government, us relations, tech regulation, artificial intelligence
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- Published: 2026-09-16T07:32:09+00:00
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- Topics: andy burnham, donald trump, new york, un general assembly, ukraine, iran war, falklands, northern ireland, uk government, us relations, tech regulation, artificial intelligence
## Burnham to meet Trump in New York
The PM is expected to hold face-to-face talks with the US president as they attend the UN General Assembly next week.
## Ukraine support on the agenda
Burnham has suggested he will use the trip to lobby Trump to give more support to Ukraine.
## Shrugging off past jibes
The PM has brushed aside concerns about his previous critical comments about the Republican president.
## A diplomatic minefield awaits
The encounter comes with Transatlantic tensions running high over the Middle East crisis, Russia, Falklands, Irish unification and tech regulation.
## Trump calls Burnham a nice guy
Earlier this week Trump described the Labour premier as a 'very nice guy' but 'on the liberal side'.

> very nice guy
## Irish unification controversy erupts
Trump caused a storm by seemingly backing a merger between Northern Ireland and the Republic, which the UK Government flatly rejected.
## Falklands support in doubt
In recent weeks the president has hinted he would not support Britain if Argentina tried to claim the Falkland Islands again.
## Iran war linked to Falklands
Trump linked the Falklands dispute to the UK's reluctance to get involved in the US-Israeli war against Iran.
## Iran war causes energy chaos
The US-Israeli war against Iran has caused chaos in global energy supplies.
## US complaints about online safety
There are reports that US officials have privately complained about the Government's online safety legislation.
## Social media ban for under-16s
US officials are concerned about the prospect of under-16s being banned from social media in the UK.
## AI regulation divide widens
The UK and America have taken different positions on AI development, with Trump dismissing the need for 'guardrails'.
## Trump's high IQ approach
Trump says AI regulation only requires having a 'very high IQ' president, not guardrails.
## Starmer's initial success soured
Keir Starmer's initial meeting with Trump was seen as an unexpected success, although relations later soured over his refusal to participate in the Iran war.
## Meetings not yet finalised
Downing Street sources said Burnham's meetings in New York were not yet finalised.
## From snubbing to meeting Trump
As Manchester Mayor, Burnham insisted he would not give Trump 'the time of day' and suggested he would snub a meeting.
## Politicians say things in the moment
Last month Burnham said everyone says things as politicians, but in the moment you meet people where they're at and find a connection.

> Everyone says things as politicians. In the moment you meet people where they're at, and you find a connection with people
## Looking forward to first meeting
Burnham said he had a good phone call with Trump on his first day in office and is looking forward to meeting in person.

> I'm looking forward actually to my first meeting
## Key takeaway

Andy Burnham will meet Donald Trump in New York next week amid multiple serious disputes between the UK and US.